Employee Engagement: What is Employee Engagement and Why?
What Is
Employee Engagement
Employee
engagement is a human resources (HR) concept that describes the level of
enthusiasm and dedication a worker feels toward their job. Engaged employees
care about their work and about the performance of the company, and feel that
their efforts make a difference. An engaged employee is in it for more than a
paycheck and may consider their well-being linked to their performance, and
thus instrumental to their company's success. (Smith, 2022)
Employee
Engagement for Employees
As an employee
if you are getting up in the morning with the enthusiasm to work, with some
brilliant ideas to get the work done and if you truly feel that you are part of
the company and you have the desire to achieve company goal, well, that is
Employee Engagement.
Employee
engagement is about understanding one’s role in an organisation, and being
sighted and energised on where it fits in the organisation’s purpose and
objectives. Engaged organisations have strong and authentic values, with clear
evidence of trust and fairness based on mutual respect, where two-way promises
and commitments – between employers and employees – are understood and
fulfilled. (Engage for success,2021)
Employee
Engagement for Employers
If the
employees are enthusiastic and passionate towards organisational goals and
organisation as a whole, and their positive attitudes and behaviours enhance
the business outcome, it is about Employee Engagement.
Employee
engagement is about our employees feeling pride and loyalty working for our
organisation, going the extra mile to finish a piece of work. It is about
drawing on our employees’ knowledge and ideas to improve our products and
services, and be innovative about how we work. Employee engagement is about
drawing out a deeper commitment from our employees so fewer leave, sick absence
reduces, accident rates decline, conflicts and grievances go down, productivity
increases. (Engage for success,2021)
Conclusion
In conclusion,
Employee Engagement is most crucial in any organisation. Because no matter how
strategic your vision and mission in the company is, if your employees are not
in to it, you may not be able to drive to the desired goal. Engaged employees
will create a better work culture, strong customer relationships and ultimately
a positive impact on company profits.
References
Engage
for success (2021) What Is Employee Engagement, [online] London: Engage for
Success. Available from https://engageforsuccess.org/what-is-employee-engagement/ [Accessed on 31st
March 2023]
Smith,
T. (2022) What Is Employee Engagement? Definition, Strategies,
and Example, [online] Newyork:
Investopedia. Available from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/employee-engagement.asp [Accessed 30 March 2023]
Employee engagement is most important thing of human resource management in an organisation. Which help to increase the productivity level, increase job satisfaction and motivation towards the work. However it also come with a cost. The approaches of Employee engagement, increase the cost training and implementing, it increase potential security issues, communication failures.
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Thank you for taking the time to comment on this post. Agree that Employee Engagement initiatives such as employee training, employee engagement software, etc...come with a cost. However, the cost disengaged employees make is more due to high employee turnover, customer dissatisfaction, and low productivity etc...
DeleteEngagement is one of the main concepts of human resources management in employee motivation. Mainly there are three levels of engagement, actively engage, not engage & actively disengage. I think you should describe the ways that engagement levels are measured in the organization, basically annual engagement survey, pulse survey, one-on-one meetings can be used. By these surveys and activities, you should be able understand the level of engagement of the team & take appropriate action on those who are not engage and actively disengage employees to make them as the actively engage employees.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your valuable suggestion. Yes, it is important to measure the level of employee engagement to gain insight into what the company is doing well and where improvement is needed.
DeleteEmployees the greatest asset in the organization needs to be precisely engaged themselves deeply to produce desired out comes otherwise any organization can face challenge of change in time : Best solution is to make 'em citizens of the organization the org culture needs to re-shape 'emps to be organizational citizens they will be quipped with skills of engaging deeply with inner psychic skills
ReplyDeleteThank you and agree with you. According to Shannon O'Boyle (2020), The stronger a company’s culture, the better employees understand what is expected of them and what they’re working toward.
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DeleteA concise yet descriptive article which defines the topic clearly from both ends, the employees as well as employers perspective. I agree with Janaka, that it needs to address this aspect further to illustrate the importance of employee engagement within the organization.
ReplyDeleteI also believe that the prevailing culture within the organization plays a major role in inducing employee participation and promoting a sense of belonging. When employees feel that the company takes good care of them and their voices are being heard (e.g. through an open door policy), it is natural for employee engagement levels to be high.
Thank you and agree with you. As you correctly mentioned, strong organizational culture promotes productivity, engagement and ultimate business outcome.
DeleteThe article clearly describes what the employee engagement is, and why on both the employee and the employer perspective. It would also be really good if you can describe how? Or the strategies the organizations should follow to get the employees engaged more and more on the organization.
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DeleteGrate article & in current context, employee engagement is key to success business, a person requires other people to function; he cannot do it alone. You won't want to settle down and work if the office is entirely empty. An individual becomes unmotivated and distributes negativity in an isolated setting. People must feel at ease with one another in order to cooperate as a team and achieve a shared objective.
ReplyDeleteThank you and agree with you. Employee engagement can affect how well teams perform, how productive they are, and how profitable a business is. It's a necessary component of organizational sustainability. Having high employee engagement is also very effective for recruiting and retaining talented, high-performing employees. (Sudbrink, 2020)
DeleteHi Thilini, Thank you for sharing this enlightening article on the significance of employee engagement. According to Smith (2022), engaged employees who exhibit eagerness, dedication, and a strong sense of commitment to their work are crucial to the success of any organization. Such employees contribute to better performance, increased productivity, and a positive work culture, which can lead to stronger customer relationships and improved business outcomes. Employers can prioritize employee engagement by providing growth opportunities, recognizing employee achievements, and fostering a supportive work environment. When employees feel valued and invested in their work, they are more likely to work towards achieving company goals. Overall, it is important for organizations to recognize the critical role of employee engagement in driving business success.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments. Employee engagement improves work culture, reduces turnover, increases productivity, builds better work and customer relationships, and affects profits. High employee engagement also turns workers into your best advocates. (everyone social, n.d)
DeleteThis article shared us important information about employee engagement Thilini .Employee engagement is the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work. Engaged employees are more aligned with the company's mission and goals, meaning their customer interactions are more on-brand. Plus, customers are likely to see their positivity about the organization. Engagement is directly linked to improved customer experiences and can also increase customer loyalty over time. There is no official definition of engagement. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) defines it as a “combination of commitment to the organization and its values plus a willingness to help out colleagues (organizational citizenship). It goes beyond job satisfaction and is not simply motivation.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable input. According to Nathalie Wickham(2020), Employee engagement is the the strength of the mental and emotional connection employees feel toward their place of work. Because engaged employees are more connected to their workplaces, they're more aware of their surroundings. Research has shown that 70% fewer safety incidents occur in highly engaged workplaces.
DeleteHi Thilini, An interesting article employee engagement and why it is important for any organization. As defined by Smith (2022), "Employee engagement can be defined as the level of enthusiasm and dedication a worker has towards their job" This blog emphasizes the significance of establishing a positive work environment and cultivating strong relationships between management and employees in order to boost employee engagement. The blog also provides practical examples and suggestions for cultivating employee engagement in the workplace, highlighting the benefits for both employees and employers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments. Agree with you and according to Harvard Business Review(2016), business leaders know that having a high-performing workforce is essential for growth and survival. They recognize that a highly engaged workforce can increase innovation, productivity, and bottom-line performance while reducing costs related to hiring and retention in highly competitive talent markets.
DeleteEmployee engagement is a HR concept. This is very interesting concept. This concept describes the level of enthusiasm and dedication a worker feels toward their job. I think you can explain level of enthusiasm and workers feels on this well. And levels of employee engagement. And explain how develop it. This is good topic, you can explain different areas in company with new trends and old trends in employee engagement well.
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DeleteEmployee engagement is essential for organizations as it has a direct impact on employee performance, productivity, and job satisfaction. However, it can be difficult to measure accurately and develop effective engagement strategies, leading to disengagement and low morale. Additionally, it can be used as a tool to increase productivity without taking into consideration the well-being and job satisfaction of employees, leading to burnout and stress. Organizations must approach engagement holistically and prioritize the well-being of their employees rather than only focusing on productivity and performance.
ReplyDeleteAlthough measuring Employee Engagement is difficult, there are various strategies and indicators to measure the same. However, there is one simple question you can ask. That is 'How likely are you to recommend our company from rate 1-10?'.
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