Employee Engagement and Organizational Performance: Understanding Human Capital as a Driver of Sustainable Business Success
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54518/eir.2.1.2024.1247Keywords:
Employee Engagement, Human Capital, Organizational Commitment, Employee Well-Being, Workforce Productivity, Organizational PerformanceAbstract
Employee engagement has become an increasingly important strategic priority for organizations seeking to improve workforce productivity, organizational effectiveness, and long-term business performance. The findings indicate that employee engagement functions as a strategic human capital capability that enhances employee motivation, commitment, innovation, and workplace performance. The review further reveals that leadership support, organizational culture, employee well-being, and human resource management practices are important drivers of workforce engagement. In addition, employee engagement contributes positively to organizational performance by improving productivity, strengthening organizational commitment, and supporting sustainable business success. The study also highlights emerging challenges associated with remote work, hybrid work environments, and digital workplace transformation, which require organizations to develop new engagement strategies. The study concludes that employee engagement is a critical driver of organizational effectiveness and sustainable business success in contemporary organizations.
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