
Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Explained
Gemma Dale(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. September 2025
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-3986-2449-8 (ISBN)
Description
Employee engagement can make or break workplace culture - but knowing how to measure and improve it starts with you.
Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Explained by Gemma Dale is your practical guide to understanding what engagement really means, why it matters and how to create a workplace where people thrive. You'll learn how to identify the signs of high engagement, recognize potential issues early and use evidence-based approaches to boost morale and performance. Packed with real-world examples and proven tools, this guide will help you think like an effective HR practitioner from day one, whether you're supporting teams directly or advising managers.
You'll gain the confidence to measure impact, influence change and champion employee wellbeing as a core part of organizational success. With Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Explained, you'll know exactly how to turn insight into action and create a workplace where everyone can do their best work.
The HR Skills Guide series of books:
Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.
Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Explained by Gemma Dale is your practical guide to understanding what engagement really means, why it matters and how to create a workplace where people thrive. You'll learn how to identify the signs of high engagement, recognize potential issues early and use evidence-based approaches to boost morale and performance. Packed with real-world examples and proven tools, this guide will help you think like an effective HR practitioner from day one, whether you're supporting teams directly or advising managers.
You'll gain the confidence to measure impact, influence change and champion employee wellbeing as a core part of organizational success. With Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Explained, you'll know exactly how to turn insight into action and create a workplace where everyone can do their best work.
The HR Skills Guide series of books:
Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.
Reviews / Votes
"Helps demystify the areas of engagement and wellbeing - two workplace topics of importance to organizations, managers and HR professionals alike." * Matthew Tucker, Director of Research, IFMA, and Professor of Workplace and Facilities Management, Liverpool John Moores University * "This practical book sets HR professionals up for success to be able to identify trends through data, and enable managers and leaders to understand the importance of having clear strategies and plans to enable improvement in these important areas of a business strategy." * Suzie Dyer, Chartered Fellow of the CIPD * "Offers clear, research-informed advice that enhances your confidence in advising managers and supporting teams effectively. Its accessible layout and real-life scenarios make complex issues feel manageable and relevant." * Jane Eme-Power, Senior Lecturer HRM, Liverpool John Moores University, and Chair, Merseyside and Cheshire CIPD Branch *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-2449-8 (9781398624498)
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Person
Gemma Dale is a senior lecturer in the Business School at Liverpool John Moores University, teaching management, HR and personal development skills to first second and third year undergraduates. She is an experienced HR professional, as Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and Fellow of the HEA , with over twenty years of experience working in a range of HR roles across multiple sectors. Gemma Dale is the author of How to Work Remotely and Flexible Working, also published by Kogan Page.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: Introducing engagement;
Chapter - 02: Evidence for engagement;
Chapter - 03: Measuring and understanding engagement;
Chapter - 04: Increasing engagement;
Chapter - 05: Introducing wellbeing;
Chapter - 06: Wellbeing strategies and interventions;
Chapter - 07: HR's role in engagement and wellbeing;
Chapter - 08: The manager's role in engagement and wellbeing;
Chapter - 09: Conclusion;
Chapter - 01: Introducing engagement;
Chapter - 02: Evidence for engagement;
Chapter - 03: Measuring and understanding engagement;
Chapter - 04: Increasing engagement;
Chapter - 05: Introducing wellbeing;
Chapter - 06: Wellbeing strategies and interventions;
Chapter - 07: HR's role in engagement and wellbeing;
Chapter - 08: The manager's role in engagement and wellbeing;
Chapter - 09: Conclusion;