Employee Engagement

A Practical Introduction

Emma Bridger author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Kogan Page Ltd

Published:3rd May '22

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This essential guide offers practical strategies for enhancing employee engagement, aligning initiatives with business goals, and adapting to modern workplace trends, making it a valuable resource for HR professionals and students.

Employee Engagement is a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations foster a motivated and committed workforce. As part of the HR Fundamentals series, this book addresses the crucial question of how to create engagement strategies that empower employees to thrive. It serves as a practical resource for developing effective engagement initiatives that align with business goals, emphasizing the importance of an engaged workforce for organizational performance and success.

The updated third edition of this book covers all aspects of the engagement process, from planning to measuring the success of initiatives. It incorporates recent developments in the workplace, such as remote working and the need for psychological safety, ensuring that the strategies presented are relevant in today’s dynamic environment. Additionally, the book discusses current technology trends that influence employee engagement, offering guidance on how to create inclusive strategies that cater to diverse employee needs.

With practical tools, templates, and real-world examples from organizations like AXA PPP Healthcare, EDF Energy, and Marks & Spencer, Employee Engagement is an essential resource for both HR students and professionals. The book also provides online supporting materials, including diagnostic tools and best-practice case studies, making it a valuable addition to anyone looking to enhance their understanding of employee engagement. Overall, this guide is a must-read for those seeking to build a more engaged and productive workforce.

"Emma Bridger is the go-to expert for employee engagement which makes this book the definitive guide for engaging your employees. This third edition has been updated to include the latest thinking and practice required to make a difference to your people. Employee engagement is more critical now than it has ever been and this book has everything you need; whether you're starting out in the field or you're an established practitioner. Packed full of practical tools and guidance backed up by science, and relatable case-studies, it's a must read for anyone working in employee engagement." * Pete Markey, CMO, Boots *
"Emma Bridger's book Employee Engagement is a concise reference for the practical implementation of staff engagement approaches within organizations. Managers, HR staff and academics can use this book to plan how to introduce a thorough staff engagement programme and research how it all works in practice. Employee Engagement design, measurement, implementation and future action planning are all investigated within this comprehensive book and Emma also provides an easily digestible literature overview within the field." * Dr Julian A Edwards, Research Fellow, The Open University (about a previous edition). *
"This is essential reading for everyone working in employee engagement and, beyond that, an invaluable source of learning for all individuals working in teams as critical components within organizations striving to deliver better results." * Rob Neil OBE, Director & Founder, Krystal Alliance (about a previous edition) *
"Employee Engagement is the must-read book for any manager or HR professional who is concerned about raising and maintaining high levels of engagement. Written in an authoritative yet accessible style by one of the UK's leading experts, the book guides the reader step-by-step through the complex decisions that need to be made in developing and implementing a successful engagement strategy." * Katie Bailey, Professor of Work and Employment, King's College London (about a previous edition) *
"Emma Bridger brings a practical and effective approach to the big subjects of employee engagement and organizational culture, which are so vital for any organization's success today. Beneath her warm and friendly style lies considerable expertise, and this book shares the insight she has gained over many years helping organizations like ours to unlock the potential of our people." * Richard Parry, Chief Executive, Canal & River Trust (about a previous edition) *

ISBN: 9781398605145

Dimensions: 235mm x 160mm x 17mm

Weight: 475g

296 pages

3rd Revised edition