ABSTRACT
Employee engagement, an employee's willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty, is in an anemic state, measuring a measly 32.5 percent in the United States. Companies keep trying to buy the love and affection of their employees. Many companies are failing to adapt to the needs of the generation that is now the majority in the workplace—millennials. During the recession, employers cut their workforces to the bare bones. For many, that mindset has not changed, in spite of the fact that business is booming. Some companies are trying to maximize revenues by maintaining recession levels of staffing even though business has improved considerably. Self-centered leaders create a dynamic at work that is in direct opposition to what workers are seeking. The company encourages employees to bring new ideas to the table and has created a work environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas freely.
