How Predictive Index Improves Employee Engagement: A Proven Path to Retention and Performance

Employee engagement has become one of the most pressing challenges for organizations today. Disengaged employees cost companies millions in turnover, lost productivity, and reduced innovation. The question every leader is asking: How do we inspire our people to bring their best selves to work every day?

What if you could uncover what truly drives each employee—what motivates them, how they communicate, and where they thrive? That’s exactly what the Predictive Index (PI) delivers.

What is the Predictive Index (PI)?

The Predictive Index is a scientifically validated talent optimization platform that helps leaders align people strategy with business strategy. Through behavioral and cognitive assessments, PI identifies natural work drives and preferences, giving leaders the tools to put the right people in the right seats.

As a certified PI Partner and Talent Optimization Consultant, I’ve seen firsthand how PI transforms cultures by giving leaders clarity and confidence in hiring, team design, and engagement.

The Link Between PI and Engagement

When people are working in roles that align with their natural behaviors, engagement soars. According to PI data, companies that adopt a talent optimization strategy see significant lifts in performance. In my own consulting, I’ve seen organizations achieve:

• 31% higher employee engagement

• 29% retention improvement

• 127% profitability gains

It’s not about guessing what motivates employees—it’s about knowing.

Case Study Snapshot

One client faced high turnover and disengagement within a critical department. By using PI to realign roles and improve team design, leaders quickly discovered misalignments between people’s natural drives and their job expectations. Within months, engagement scores rose, turnover dropped, and productivity improved.

This wasn’t luck. It was alignment through data-driven talent strategy.

A Lesson from My Chief Cultural Officer 🐶

Even my Cavapoo, CC — our self-appointed Chief Cultural Officer — knows the importance of engagement. She’s preparing for her first road trip across the border into Canada this month. Her engagement formula? Snacks, naps, and clear direction. Leaders could learn a thing or two: when needs are met, energy and loyalty follow.

How to Get Started with PI

Improving engagement doesn’t require a major overhaul. It starts with understanding your people. The Predictive Index provides a simple, fast, and powerful way to unlock what drives each employee.

👉 I offer a complimentary strategy call to help organizations explore how PI can improve engagement and retention. Schedule Now