Business Sustainability Engagement: What’s In It For Me?

Blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company
Aug 19, 2011 10:42 AM ET

Taiga Company blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Compa…

"Engaged employees are not just committed. They are not just passionate or proud. They have a line-of-sight on their own future and on the organization’s mission and goals. They are enthused and in gear using their talents and discretionary effort to make a difference in their employer’s quest for sustainable business success”.  - Employee Engagement Report .     Typically explored in terms of value to the company, ‘engagement’ plays an extremely positive role in the development and advancement of today’s business leaders.  Leveraging the post, How did your boss get to the top, the author explores the qualities of business leaders and how they apply business interests.     Having less to do with talent and hard work, the article describes ‘engagement’ as a key characteristic and differentiator among those who rise in an organization.  The rising stars:   • Know how to ask the right questions  • Are persistent • Know how to get to the bottom of issues  • Aren’t afraid to make changes–even when things are running smoothly   With today’s executives are presented with the unique opportunity to increase profitability through greater eco awareness and the pursuit of a more sustainable business, our sustainability consulting firm believes the engaged employee has a definable path to rise.  Click here to read more on sustainability engagement.  

Home to one third of the earth's trees, the Taiga is the largest land-based biosphere and encircles the globe. Its immense oxygen production literally changes the atmosphere and refreshes the planet. It is this continuous renewal that has shaped Taiga Company's vision to drive similar change in the business world. Taiga Company seeks to be the "oxygen for your business".