Rethinking Employee Engagement

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:

• Analyze methods of supporting employee-centered culture through organizational design and workforce diversity.
  Activity Instruction
  In this discussion, you will gain experience in:
• Describing the connection between employee effectiveness and commitment through organizational design and workforce diversity.
  The last chapter of your Employee Engagement textbook provides an interesting perspective on employee engagement. Review the slide show in Chapter 7, “Talking Points: Introducing or Rethinking Engagement in Your Organization.”
  Imagine that your organization or one that you are familiar with needs to build a strong case for employee engagement. Prepare three additional slides illustrating how employee engagement can be linked to organizational effectiveness. Post the slides in this discussion.
  As you do this, make sure to reference the following points:
• Specific cultural characteristics that demonstrate the need for increased employee engagement.
• Modifications in organizational systems that build organizational success.
• HRM programs representing best practices that can support the necessary organizational change.