The buzzword in the global HR field these days is “employee engagement”. Its impact has become so immense that it has become somewhat indispensable in the business world where operational efficiency and profit making are the sole objective of any business. Questions are often asked about the usefulness of employee engagement policies adopted by companies, especially in this world of cut-throat competition. These policies have been extremely useful on the one hand for organizations; on the other hand, they have failed significantly as an effective HR and internal communications function in many companies. Here are some numbers that show how employee engagement practices have boosted employee efficiency and productivity and, in turn, increased companies' profits. According to a new meta-analysis of 1.4 million employees conducted by Gallup, organizations that focus heavily on employee engagement practices reported a 22% increase in productivity. These practices imprint even...