Engagement
Included in the National Standard are 13 organizational factors that are elements within the influence of the workplace that can impact the psychological health and safety of staff and faculty.
Think and Take Action
- Think of a time when you were especially engaged and about a time when you were not. What made these situations different?
- Why is staff and faculty engagement so important in the workplace?
- What are some strategies to help YOUR workplace boost overall staff and faculty engagement?
- Write down different ways that YOU can boost your engagement at work.
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What is engagement?
Engagement is present in a work environment where staff and faculty enjoy and feel connected to their work and where they feel motivated to do their job well. Staff and faculty engagement can be physical, emotional, and/or cognitive. Physical engagement is based on the amount of exertion a staff or faculty puts into his or her job. Physically engaged staff and faculty view work as a source of energy. Emotionally engaged staff and faculty have a positive job outlook and are passionate about their work. Cognitively engaged staff and faculty devote more attention to their work and are absorbed in their job. Whatever the source, engaged staff and faculty feel connected to their work because they can relate to, and are committed to, the overall success and mission of their company. Engagement should be seen as a result of policies, practices, and procedures for the protection of staff and faculty's psychological health and safety. Engagement is similar to, but is not to be mistaken for, job satisfaction, job involvement, organizational commitment, psychological empowerment, and intrinsic motivation.
