This book offers a concise summary of cutting-edge research and practical implications about employee engagement. The author presents a clear perspective on the meaning of employee engagement, its antecedents and consequences are presented with evidences. Based on latest research results, the book discusses organizational practices which enhance people engagement focusing on the new trends of the HRM domain such as well-being practices, e-HRM systems and social volunteering initiatives. The detailed analysis also takes the recent complaints about the HR function into account. This book emphasizes that modern organizations require passionate people to thriving in a rapidly changing world, and it is important to understand why, despite the growing relevance of employee engagement, disengaged persists.

Offers practical suggestions on how and why to enhance employees engagement Includes evidence that demystifies widespread employee engagement cliche Contributes to the ongoing debate about the controversial role of the HR professionals in the changing socio-economic scenario Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Engagement Fashion.- Engagement and Disengagement at Work: What's New.- Overview of Employee Engagement Literature. The What and Why Issues.- Overview of Employee Engagement Literature. The How Issue.- People Engagement and New Fashions in HRM Practices: Social Responsibility, Digital Transformation, Happiness and Well-being.- Conclusions and Future Prospects: The Role of HRM Professionals, Managers and Employees in Facing the Socio-Economic Crisis.