The science that powers the Connection measure
Thomas’ Connection measure helps organisations understand how connected employees feel to their work and each other. When people feel connected, they are more likely to be engaged, happy, and productive.
Things like team relationships and company culture shape this sense of connection. You can learn more in our article: What is the Connection measure?
The reliability and predictability of the Connection measure
In 2024, 291 working adults completed the Connection measure. The measure displayed strong reliability, with all scores above the accepted standard of 0.70. The average score was 0.865, meaning it consistently measures what it is intended to.
The Connection Measure has been shown to predict key work behaviours and attitudes such as:
- Turnover intentions
- Subjective work success
- Counterproductive behaviours
- Task performance
- Helpful workplace behaviours like teamwork
In summary, understanding employee connection helps organisations predict important outcomes like:
- Engagement: More engaged employees are productive, committed, and more likely to stay.
- Job performance: Strong performance leads to better business results.
- Retention: Keeping skilled employees reduces costs and keeps teams stable.
These research findings indicate that the degree of emotional connection an individual feels has a significant impact on their performance and their likelihood of remaining loyal to an organisation.