Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25825

A Comprehensive Review of Employee Engagement Strategies: Theories, Practices, and Future Directions

Authors(2) :-Mr. Jaskaran Singh, Jitender Kumar

Employee engagement is crucial for organizational success, impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. This review explores key engagement models, including Kahn’s Theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy, and the JD-R Model, along with best practices such as leadership commitment, career development, and well-being programs. It highlights challenges like measuring engagement, resistance to change, and adapting to remote work. Emerging trends, including AI-driven HR analytics, gamification, and personalized strategies, are discussed. The study underscores the need for data-driven, technology-integrated engagement strategies to enhance workforce motivation and business growth.

Authors and Affiliations

Mr. Jaskaran Singh
Assistant Professor, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University, Kichha
Jitender Kumar
Student MBA, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University, Kichha.

Employee Engagement, Organizational Performance, Leadership, Job Satisfaction, AI in HR, Digital Transformation, Employee Well-being, HR Analytics.

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-February 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-02-10
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 120-129
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25825
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

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Mr. Jaskaran Singh, Jitender Kumar , "A Comprehensive Review of Employee Engagement Strategies: Theories, Practices, and Future Directions", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.120-129, January-February.2025
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