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10 PCB007 MAGAZINE I JUNE 2023 Feature Article by Brian Wallace HR STRATEGIES NOW Employee engagement is a major contributor to an organization's productivity and results. In fact, it's crucial for the long-term success of any business. at's because an employee who is truly engaged tends to be more productive, committed to, and loyal to their employer. ey typically bring more discretionary effort to the table and create less risk than their dis- engaged counterparts. Raise your engagement levels and you'll tend to produce better results. Some believe that engagement begins on an employee's first day of work. But that's a myth. e truth is that engagement begins before employment. Engagement at a Glance Employee engagement is the emotional commitment and connection that an employee has to their work, organization, and co-work- ers. It's the driving force behind discretionary effort, productivity, and perseverance. It influ- ences an employee's motivation, enthusiasm, and investment in their work and, therefore, the success of the organization. It also signifi- cantly influences employee loyalty. Unfortunately, according to Gallup 1 , the lev- els of employee disengagement today are high and active disengagement is higher than ever. But the good news is that you can create prac- Engagement Begins Before Employment