Employee Engagement

 

                             Employee Engagement



Human resource is one of the most important resources that needs to be leveraged by any organization in today’s competitive world.  Employee Engagement is one aspect that is of main concern in managing human resources, where it does not merely means attracting employees and retaining them but, keeping their motivation and commitment towards organizational goals. In the current times, organizations which have understood the importance of this have being more successful and have achieved high productivity. 

What is Employee Engagement?

Employee Engagement has been defined by various researchers, where it can be briefly summarized as physical, psychological, emotional commitment towards the organization and has been recognized as one of the top five global strategies by various business personal. An engaged staff work towards achieving organization goals, retain in the company, act as representatives of organization, become innovative at workplace and spread positivity. Engaged employees will go the extra mile for the success of the company, while disengaged employees believes their job is not critical to the organization which will eventually affect co-workers, customers, performance and productivity.

Factors that drive Employee Engagement

Commitment, motivation, loyalty and trust are vital elements in Employee Engagement. This is not a process which can be achieved in a short time but rather a long and a continuous process that should be practiced along the time. This should contain a proper plan and design, surveys to understand employee needs, open communication, action plans and follow ups and should cater to each level of organizational hierarchy. Today’s employees are more attracted towards personal growth, learning, self-development and equity. Hence, adapting for the changing needs of the employees should be adhered by companies to meet the need of the hour.





Who are responsible?

Employee engagement is achieved when employees realize the company respects their work, personal growth and aspirations. It is influenced by workplace culture, communication, leadership styles etc. HR professionals and managers play important roles in taking initiatives in this process. Everyone who interacts with employees from top management to HR teams should take necessary actions to improve engagement of employees.



How to improve Employee Engagement?

·        Put everyone in the right role

·        Provide training and opportunities

·        Frequently discuss engagement

·        Have open communication

·        Obtain feedback

·        Engage employees in decision making and making them involved

·        Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements

·        Make them feel valued




 

References

 

SHRM. 2022. Developing and Sustaining Employee Engagement. [online] Available at: <https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/sustainingemployeeengagement.aspx> [Accessed 28 April 2022].

 

Managementstudyguide.com. 2022. Employee Engagement Strategies. [online] Available at: <https://www.managementstudyguide.com/employee-engagement-strategies.htm> [Accessed 28 April 2022].

 

Gleeson, B., 2022. 5 Powerful Steps to Improve Employee Engagement. [online] Forbes. Available at: <https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2017/10/15/5-powerful-steps-to-improve-employee-engagement/?sh=6606f841341d> [Accessed 28 April 2022].

 

Castrillon, C., 2022. 5 Ways to Develop and Sustain Employee Engagement. [online] Forbes. Available at: <https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2022/02/27/5-ways-to-develop-and-sustain-employee-engagement/?sh=474a2da94a67> [Accessed 28 April 2022].

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Comments

  1. Dilini MBA29 April 2022 at 21:12

    As discussed, engaged employees will be satisfied and committed to the organisation. They will ensure that they contribute their maximum. HR managers should make sure that employees are well trained and looked after to ensure employees are well engaged. Good article.

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  2. Venushka Bandaranayake30 April 2022 at 01:33

    Employee engagement is very essential for the growth of an organization. Most of the time engaged employee are loyal to the organization and always try to give their full commitments to achieve organizational goals. all the best.

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  3. Chamila Thilakaratne (LMU, ESOFT MBA Batch #24)30 April 2022 at 18:50

    Employee engagement is important fact to the success of organizations. Organizations can engage employees in a variety of ways, including by creating jobs that provide autonomy and variety.well written articles.

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  4. Uditha Arawpola1 May 2022 at 01:21

    Employee engagement is critical to an organization's development. The majority of the time, engaged employees are devoted to the business and make every effort to provide their entire dedication to achieving corporate goals. best wishes!!

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  5. Zaman1 May 2022 at 04:59

    The employee engagement is important for any company to satisfy and retain employees while deriving their maximum output. HR has to implement relevant strategies to increase the engagement of employees. Good Article Shashitha!

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  6. Sachini Gamage2 May 2022 at 01:56

    Employee engagement is a notion in human resources (HR) that represents a worker's level of passion and commitment to their job. you have nicely described the topic. Good Luck!

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  7. Lakshitha MBA 2022 FEB2 May 2022 at 09:06

    Employee involvement is critical for an organization's success. The majority of the time, engaged employees are loyal to the company and strive to offer their all in order to fulfill the company's objectives. Best wishes.

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  8. ShashithaMBA244 May 2022 at 09:32

    valuable comment thank you

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  9. Jude Gnanapragasam 7 May 2022 at 07:24

    Employee engagement is achieved when employees realize the company respects their work, personal growth and aspirations. Good topic.

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