We all hear the term Employee Engagement used quite frequently. But what exactly does it mean?
A Few Popular Definitions
Here are a few popular definitions as highlighted by SHRM – these definitions are clear and succinct, I like them.
Gallup
Engaged employees are those who are involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace.
Quantum Workplace
Employee engagement is the strength of the mental and emotional connection employees feel toward their places of work.
Aon Hewitt
Employee engagement is “the level of an employee’s psychological investment in their organization.”
Willis Towers Watson
Engagement is employees’ willingness and ability to contribute to company success.
Our Definition of Employee Engagement
Building on the above definitions, our team created the following definition:
Employee engagement is a measurement of the strength of enthusiasm, commitment, and connection employees feel towards their work and workplace.
We like this definition better because:
- It clearly emphasizes the fact that Employee Engagement is a measurement – rather than just a feeling or opinion.
- It includes all three factors (enthusiasm, commitment, and connection) we believe to be essential for engaged employees.
In our next post we take a look at the benefits of improving employee engagement.
