Effective communications and visibility can enhance your connection with your people, your people's connection to the business, and their connections with each other. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Employee engagement is a hot topic, and however you define it, having your employees aligned, connected and interested in the success of your company seems like a reasonable objective for business leaders. However, in a society where attention spans are narrowing and a business environment where change is rapid and constant, holding on to your teams' interest and focus is a huge challenge.

As the CEO of Reward Gateway, a high-growth global technology company, our ability to adapt to and be comfortable with change is a key driver of our success. The reality, however, is that change is uncomfortable for most people, and the worst thing a leader can do is pretend that change doesn't cause anxiety, stress and distraction to employees. Putting the right strategies, tools and methods in place can help your team remain engaged and aligned throughout challenging times of change.

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