Employee Engagement for a Competitive Business

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(Jessie Reid, 2018) 



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, 2023).



(ENGAGE, 2013) 

The Components of Employee Engagement

Engagement can be regarded as having three over lapping components: motivation and commitment and organizational citizenship behavior. A model of engagement containing these components produced by the Institute for Employment Studies (Armstrong et al, 2010) Work or job engagement is also associated with job satisfaction. These components of engagement are considered below.



Enhancing Engagement

Line managers play a key role in enhancing job engagement with the support of organizational initiatives in the areas of job design; learning programmes, including leadership development for line managers; and performance and reward management systems.
The approaches that can be used to enhance organizational engagement include: 1) high-involvement management; (2) developing ‘the big idea’; and (3) tackling the work environment (Armstrong and Taylor ,2014).

Conclusion

The surveys, interviews, and feedback mechanisms will also primarily involve measuring “employee engagement” to identify the areas that require improvement and the progressions to be made. Organizations with highly engaged employees register less turnover, rise in productivity and become overall more successful, hence creating a culture of engagement is very important for organizations that wish to remain successful in an exceptionally competitive environment out there today.




List of References

Armstrong, M, Brown, D and Reilly, P (2010) Evidence based Reward Management, London, Kogan Page

 

Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S. (2014). Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management practice. 13th ed. Kogan Page.

 

ENGAGE (2013) Why employee engagement matters [video]. Available from https://youtu.be/dSfDROxCuxI [Accessed on 04 April 2024]

 

Jessie Reid (2018) Are you struggling with employee engagement? [image]. Available from https://www.fprgroup.com/media/284241/istock-958531452-resized.jpg?center=0.48295454545454547,0.47666666666666668&mode=crop&width=850&height=482 [Accessed on 04 April 2024]

 

Smith, T. (2023) What Is Employee Engagement? Definition, Strategies, and Example. Investopedia. Available from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/employee-engagement.asp [ accessed 30 March 2024]



Comments

  1. Anonymous6 April 2024 at 20:40

    Most of the time in the companies, there is no chance for share thoughts, new ideas for employees. Even they share their ideas, most of the time it neglect by the management. This article has touched those areas and it is important to get employees' thoughts on improving the company operations. Good article..

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe11 April 2024 at 17:10

      Yes, organizations with highly engaged employees register less turnover, rise in productivity, and become overall more successful. Thank You.

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  2. Arundathi Egodawatte6 April 2024 at 21:54

    Agree. By prioritizing employee engagement and creating a supportive and empowering work culture, businesses can attract top talent, retain valuable employees, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe11 April 2024 at 17:14

      In the current context, it is important to retain the best talent in the organization. Higher employee engagement is very effective on that objective too.

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  3. Arundathi Egodawatte6 April 2024 at 21:55

    Agree. By prioritizing employee engagement and creating a supportive and empowering work culture, businesses can attract top talent, retain valuable employees, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe11 April 2024 at 17:15

      In the current context, it is important to retain the best talent in the organization. Higher employee engagement is very effective on that objective too.

      Delete
  4. Dilshad11 April 2024 at 08:41

    Good Article, Based on engagement data, HR professionals create and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement. This could involve team-building, wellness, or communication improvements.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe11 April 2024 at 17:16

      agree, and this will also create a good organizational culture.

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  5. Maheshika Edirimanna13 April 2024 at 00:04

    Of course!
    Regularly measuring employee engagement through surveys, interviews, and feedback mechanisms is essential. Highly engaged employees are less likely to leave, tend to be more productive, and can contribute to a more positive and successful organization overall. A culture of engagement fosters creativity, innovation, and better customer service. To achieve this, organizations can implement strategies like open communication, opportunities for professional development, recognition and reward programs, and a focus on employee well-being.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe13 April 2024 at 00:12

      Regularly measuring employee engagement is essential. Engaged employees tend to have longer tenure, higher productivity, and contribute to overall organizational success. A culture of engagement is the driving force behind creativity, innovation, and excellent customer service. Implementing strategies such as open communication, professional development opportunities, recognition programs, and prioritizing employee well-being can facilitate the achievement of this goal. Thanks for your valuable comments.

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  6. Kasun Joseph13 April 2024 at 00:19

    Employee engagement will be a key factor to get the competitive advantage in job market. Interesting article

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe13 April 2024 at 03:45

      Certainly! Employee engagement is definitely a key factor in gaining a competitive advantage in the job market. Thank you.

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  7. Hasini Dasanayaka13 April 2024 at 00:40

    Employees who engage more would develop a special loyalty towards the company, hence retaining in it. This is a great strategy that should be used by HR to reduce employee dissatisfaction as well as to improve retention. Perfectly explained.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe13 April 2024 at 03:48

      Definitely! Employee engagement cultivates a distinct loyalty, resulting in higher retention—a strategic approach for HR to improve satisfaction and decrease turnover. Thank You.

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  8. Sudesh Weerakkody13 April 2024 at 01:11

    Your article and video underscore when organization have high engagement with their employee it will lead to higher organization success. Employee engagement plays a crucial role in the success of organizations. Research by Robertson-Smith and Markwick (2009) highlights that engaged employees not only showcase commitment and dedication but also contribute to the organization through advocacy, discretionary effort, and alignment with its goals and values.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe13 April 2024 at 03:52

      Absolutely! Engaged employees are not only dedicated and committed, but they also actively support the organization, go above and beyond, and are in sync with its goals and values. Thank you!

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  9. Anthony13 April 2024 at 01:14

    Appreciate your excellent updates of this HR function and Exciting Majestic thoughts,

    Actively tries to think creatively Consistently comes up with new updates of one of the HR functions, Thinks “outside the box” to come up with different ideas and Recognizes different points of view,

    Good article

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe13 April 2024 at 03:56

      Thank you. More employee engagement creates more opportunities and value for an organization.

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  10. Prabodha Madhushan13 April 2024 at 09:52

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  11. Prabodha Madhushan13 April 2024 at 09:53

    Informative article on the employee engagement. This is an area every company should be concerned about

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe13 April 2024 at 10:11

      Employee engagement is crucial for creating a positive workplace culture. It's great to see companies acknowledging its significance and making efforts to foster an environment where employees feel appreciated and driven. ThankY ou

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  12. Sharfaz Ameer13 April 2024 at 09:55

    A simplified introduction on the topic. Employee engagement is one of the main deciding factors, for an organization to enjoy a sustainable volume of business, specially in the service industry. We have seen organizations failing in the local context due to lapses in employee engagement initiatives.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe13 April 2024 at 10:15

      Certainly! Employee engagement is essential, particularly in service sectors. It is vital for maintaining business expansion and guaranteeing success. Let's prioritize improving engagement efforts to promote a flourishing work environment! Thank you

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  13. Nabeel Yakoob14 April 2024 at 20:53

    On current competitive world employee engagement is a must factor.it will impact organization in good or bad manner.

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    1. Amila Edirisinghe17 April 2024 at 08:37

      It is essential to have engaged employees in order to cultivate a positive workplace culture. It is encouraging to witness companies recognizing the importance of this and taking steps to nurture an atmosphere in which employees feel valued and motivated. Thank you.

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