EES…the essence DefinitionThe extent to which employees put discretionary effort into their work, beyond to get the job done in the form of time brain power and energyPositive discretionary behavior (amount of effort, care, innovation and productive behavior displayed) happens when people are engaged.

An Engaged Employee•Is positive about their job•Believes in and identifies with the organization•Works actively to make things better•Can be relied upon

•Sees the bigger picture•Keep up to date with information•Look for and is given opportunity to improve organizational performance

Engagement and commitment….its co-relation Yes

High commitment leads to High engagement and Vis-à-visBut

People can be engaged without high commitment (eg: knowledge workers / researchers

Commitment Vs Engagement

Exited about the job and puts best efforts into doing it but not particularly interested in

the organization

Exited about the job and puts best efforts into doing it. Fully

identified with the organization and proud to

work in it.

No interested in putting a lot of effort. No interest in the organization and long stay

Fully identified with the organization and proud to

work but not prepared to go the extra mile

Commitment

Engagement

EES…the key elements

Rational Aspect(understanding of the role its

alignment to the organization and objectives)

The work itself

Work environment

Leadership

• Emotional Aspect(feel about the organization and

personal accomplishments)

– opportunity for growth

– Opportunity to contribute

EES..application strategy

Work environment strategyDeveloping a strong shared value system that encourages positive

attitude to work promoting interest and excitement in the job.

Opportunity for growthCreating a learning culture which is based on empowerment

(autonomy), self managed learning, long term succession planning, customized strategies for top, mid and low level employees.

• Work strategies Developing a strong PMS which gives meaningful feedback which also

has the ability of evaluating their own feedback, which is also linked to a strong Reward and recognition porgramme.