Employee engagement is the rational, emotional, and motivational state that leads employees to higher levels of performance. In this era, do not rely on 20^th century strategies for 21^st century challenges. Work has changed and so have the rules. Below listed are some evidence based best practices to drive engagement.

1. A person performs best when he understands the end to end logic. Hence, create and make work more meaningful and challenging.
2. Value your employees regularly. Express your trust in them through a relational currency.
3. Ensure those at the managerial and leadership positions are transparent and supportive.
4. Deliver authentic recognition with purpose.
5. Ensure your work requires skill and experience. In addition to providing direction and challenge with tasks, offer support in every way.
6. Create an environment that links performance to company values and objectives. This becomes a powerful lever to attract and retain your talent.

Incorporating these best practices in creating a strategy will give you 50% of the ROI on engagement. These practices are critical points that demand action and attention.