How can I create engagement strategies that will empower employees to succeed? This book offers a practical resource for developing an effective engagement strategy aligned to business objectives. An engaged workforce is essential to the performance and success of any organization. Featuring practical tools and templates, Employee Engagement provides comprehensive coverage of all stages of the engagement process, from planning initiatives to building and measuring their success. This updated third edition presents engagement strategies that account for recent workplace developments, from remote working to creating psychological safety. It also includes updates on the evolving technology trends that impact engagement and guidance on how to create strategies that are inclusive of all employees. With examples and case studies from organizations such as AXA PPP Healthcare, EDF Energy and Marks & Spencer, Employee Engagement is essential reading for HR students and professionals. Online supporting resources include diagnostic tools, templates and additional best-practice case studies. HR Fundamentals is a series of succinct, practical guides featuring exercises, examples and case studies. They are ideal for students and those in the early stages of their HR careers.

About the Author
Emma Bridger is an award-winning employee engagement specialist and Director of People Lab, an employee engagement consultancy that works with high-profile clients worldwide. Based in Hastings, UK, she has designed and developed the CIPD range of public and in-house employee engagement courses and is a regular conference speaker. She contributed to the UK Government Review Engaging for Success and is a member of the Engage for Success movement as part of its "guru group". In 2021, she was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine.

Reviews
"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) *



Book Information
ISBN 9781398605145
Author Emma Bridger
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 475g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 160mm * 17mm