Module 3: Reflection Paper: Employee Engagement The importance of employee engagement has increased in importance since its recognition as a major factor contributing to organizational efficiency and organizational profit (Shoaib & Kohli, 2017). Employee engagement has been defined as an employee’s sense of purpose and belonging in an organization that contributes to the employee’s motivational state and willingness to contribute to the employee’s work role and the overall success of the organization (Shoaib & Kohli, 2017). In addition, employee engagement has been linked to staff satisfaction and retention (Tillott, Walsh, & Moxham, 2013).
Employee Engagement in Healthcare The recruitment and retention of nurses has become an …show more content…
Workplace bullying, low staff morale, isolation, lack of open communication, acceptance of poor standards of conduct, and lack of staff support are some of those factors (Tillott et al., 2013). In addition, empowerment has shown a strong link to workplace satisfaction and engagement. When nurses feel empowered, they are more likely to perceive workloads as reasonable, feel a sense of control over working relationships, feel rewarded for their contributions, and feel a sense of being treated fairly (Tillott et al., 2013). Negative employee-manager relationships have also been linked to lower employee engagement and …show more content…
Interpersonal relationships, a climate of diversity, and mission fulfillment of an organization affect employee engagement (Collini & Guidroz, 2015). All leadership, front line supervisors to administrators, and human resource departments are vital in creating policies that support mission fulfillment and promote interpersonal relationships in organizations.
Ramifications of not Improving Employee Engagement Employees are the heart and soul of every organization. Furthermore, employees are typically the ones providing hands on care and services to customers no matter what business an organization is in. Thus, every organization must ensure employees are engaged so the organization can flourish.
With the increased complexity of patients, the demands on the healthcare system to decrease costs, and the growing nursing shortage, the ramifications of not improving employee engagement could be even more detrimental to the overall success and survival of a healthcare organization. The government, our communities, and our staff will no longer tolerate mediocre leadership efforts to improve our work environments, increase efficiency, and improve quality of care. Hence, healthcare leaders need to take employee engagement seriously, develop a strategy to prevent disengagement, and continuously improve organizational
Employee Engagement in Healthcare The recruitment and retention of nurses has become an …show more content…
Workplace bullying, low staff morale, isolation, lack of open communication, acceptance of poor standards of conduct, and lack of staff support are some of those factors (Tillott et al., 2013). In addition, empowerment has shown a strong link to workplace satisfaction and engagement. When nurses feel empowered, they are more likely to perceive workloads as reasonable, feel a sense of control over working relationships, feel rewarded for their contributions, and feel a sense of being treated fairly (Tillott et al., 2013). Negative employee-manager relationships have also been linked to lower employee engagement and …show more content…
Interpersonal relationships, a climate of diversity, and mission fulfillment of an organization affect employee engagement (Collini & Guidroz, 2015). All leadership, front line supervisors to administrators, and human resource departments are vital in creating policies that support mission fulfillment and promote interpersonal relationships in organizations.
Ramifications of not Improving Employee Engagement Employees are the heart and soul of every organization. Furthermore, employees are typically the ones providing hands on care and services to customers no matter what business an organization is in. Thus, every organization must ensure employees are engaged so the organization can flourish.
With the increased complexity of patients, the demands on the healthcare system to decrease costs, and the growing nursing shortage, the ramifications of not improving employee engagement could be even more detrimental to the overall success and survival of a healthcare organization. The government, our communities, and our staff will no longer tolerate mediocre leadership efforts to improve our work environments, increase efficiency, and improve quality of care. Hence, healthcare leaders need to take employee engagement seriously, develop a strategy to prevent disengagement, and continuously improve organizational