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Many organizations recognise the value of employee engagement, yet few have a clear strategy to drive it. BI WORLDWIDE explores why engagement often loses meaning, how to define it effectively, and what it takes to build a culture where employees thrive. Read more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It is observed these days, that the benefits delivered by the highly engaged employee workforce for the organisation is exceptional and is a part of the general language of the business. Employee engagement has many benefits to business owners and their staff along with those major companies boasting of the success they had through implementing the principles. Many companies are seen to proudly show off their improved engagement survey results and the good work involved in getting the employees engaged. However, here is a variance, <\/strong>90% of the leaders attribute the importance of employee engagement and its successful impact on the business, yet 75% do not have a plan or strategy to do anything about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employee Engagement \u2013 Lost its meaning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The lack of a consistent definition has led to disconnect between talk and action. What does engagement actually mean? Why is it so important for companies to improve this aspect of the employee survey? Are they obtaining the expected results if they can\u2019t pin it down?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term Employee Engagement has multi definitions. It might be a dilemma for some; but for some it is more than a jargon filled fad depending on personal experience and context. To some it simply means engaged employees are more enthusiastic about the organisation and are willing to participate in company surveys, attend trainings, put extra effort and focus into a specific objective or special project that their employer wants them to. While for others, it means, going above and beyond the required duties and expected achievements enlisted in the job description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, it is one of those things arising when one\u2019s heart and soul is put to work. Taken that, emotions being at the core and determining behaviours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our definition of Employee Engagement \u2013<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engagement is the degree to which employees are psychologically invested in the organisation and motivated to contribute to its success. Engagement results in discretionary effort toward attaining organisational goals.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can be defined separately as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n