Is Employee Engagement Truly the Key to Productivity—or Is There More to the Story? by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

06/09/2025 9 min Episodio 571
Is Employee Engagement Truly the Key to Productivity—or Is There More to the Story? by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

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Abstract: This article examines the complex relationship between employee engagement and productivity in organizations. It establishes clear definitions of engagement and productivity as distinct yet related constructs. Through a review of scholarly literature, the article demonstrates that while engagement generally correlates with performance, it does not guarantee productivity due to various intervening factors. Key considerations discussed include the importance of aligning engagement strategies with business goals through job design, performance management, and organizational culture. The article also addresses how sustaining engagement over time through managing burnout, turnover, and workload is necessary to impact long-term productivity. Finally, real-world examples from different industries are provided to illustrate the practical application of strategically aligning engagement and productivity aims in a way that benefits both organizational outcomes and employee experience. The article aims to advance practitioner understanding of this multifaceted relationship.

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