What's behind a 50% jump in employee engagement?

Want to increase your employee engagement by 50%?

We know how and here’s a story to prove it.

In 2018, the chief of a federal health department made a commitment: she would turn her team around. It was wrought with conflict, particularly between staff and management and had been devolving for years. The work was suffering, and so were the people.

She partnered with Way To Go! Inc. to design a feedback-driven retreat. Conflicts surfaced and were dealt with in a way that let people see the situation from multiple perspectives. The team collaborated on real solutions. Then the chief kept the momentum going — with structural changes, new onboarding support, and ongoing coaching.

The results of the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), which measures how employees feel about their workplace, were remarkable.

+48%

Employee Engagement Index

increase (2018–2020)

33%→87%

A 54-point increase on leadership

effectiveness (2018-2020)

It's possible to have an engaged department — but it must be intentional. It takes support from the top, a willingness to put in the effort to improve. It takes the whole team to make the work environment great.

— Department Chief, Federal Health Department

A retreat isn't an extracurricular activity. It's one of the highest-leverage investments you can make in your team's environment — and in every outcome that flows from it.

Our Retreat Services Include:

• Pre-retreat surveys

• Strategic planning and team alignment

• Conflict resolution and communication breakthroughs

• Leadership development and coaching integration

• Culture and values work

• Energy, resilience, and well-being practices

Let’s Talk

Every retreat we design is customized just for you! That means our first step is simply a conversation — to hear what's on your mind, what your team needs, and what success looks like for you.

No pitch. No pressure. Just a real conversation about what's possible.

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