Aristotle,
the Greek Philosopher, said that, "Pleasure in the job
puts perfection in the work". Arguably, it may be interpreted
as a significant statement that spotlights, les the `pleasure,'
which, in turn, brightens up from an inner motivation in the
employee propelled by a profound loyalty, a steadfast dedication
and a deep concern for the prosperity and welfare of the organization.
A Vietnamese adage also says, "When you eat the fruit,
think of the person who labored to plant the tree." Undoubtedly,
an enlightened corporate management team will be the first
to recognize, motivate and reward the workforce that fashions
a radiant balance sheet. If an employer or a management team
claims success through `hard work,' the first question that
will crop up in a keen mind is `whose hard work?' Behind all
these achievements stands a team of employees, who feel a
genuine solicitude for the welfare of their employers, as
a healthy response to the thoughtful HRM practices of the
employers aimed at what may be called `employee engagement.'
These employees, who are known as `engaged employees,' develop
an emotional attachment and an unflinching commitment to the
interests of their employers.
In
a study, the Management Development Institute has defined
employee engagement and an engaged employee. It says an employee
engagement is "a positive attitude held by an employee
towards the organization and its values. An engaged employee
is aware of the business context and works with colleagues
to improve performance within the job for the benefit of the
organization." The study further goes on to say that
such an engaged employee also develops the special capability
to attain `engaged performance', which is defined as: "A
result that is achieved by stimulating employees' enthusiasm
for their work and directing it toward organizational success.
This result can only be achieved when employers offer an implicit
contract to their employees that elicits specific, positive
behaviors aligned with the organization goals." |
