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Employee Engagement Model

Animated whiteboard explainer: Employee Engagement Model

William Kahn, 1990 0:39 Whiteboard video

Overview

What if the key to a thriving workplace wasn’t just about pay or perks, but about how connected and motivated employees truly feel? That’s where the Employee Engagement Model comes in—an essential framework that helps organizations understand and enhance the emotional and psychological connection between employees and their work.

Key Components

Used when companies want to boost retention, productivity, and innovation, this model breaks down engagement into measurable components, showing how factors like recognition, growth, and culture interact.

How to Apply

Visualized as a dynamic cycle, it highlights the ongoing process of engagement, from motivation to performance to feedback. By applying it, leaders can identify gaps, foster trust, and create environments where employees not only stay, but thrive.

Key Insight