ABSTRACT
A primary reason employee engagement is being discussed by all levels of management across the globe is the realized impacts and benefits. There are five major benefits of employee engagement that are essential in getting work done and adapting to the changes associated with Lean implementation. These benefits are less absenteeism, fewer safety incidents, reduced employee turnover, increased creativity and commitment to the values of the organization. Engaging employees in decision and policy making that impacts them directly is a great way to improve morale. Team cohesion can increase employee engagement and encourage employees to feel empowered to make decisions, and it also fosters better relationship between employees and with management. Trust is unquestionably one of the single most important elements that can improve employee engagement. The engaged leader is the key and helpful in setting the stage for a culture that encourages and facilitates employee interaction.
