Employee engagement is a critical aspect of human resource management and has a significant impact on organizational performance. In this essay report, you will explore the impact of employee engagement on organizational performance. You will need to research and analyze the ways in which employee engagement affects organizational performance, including the impact on productivity, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. You should also consider the role of HR policies and practices in promoting employee engagement. You will need to use at least 5 academic or industry sources to support your analysis. Your essay report should be approximately 1000-1500 words in length and should be structured as follows:

Introduction: Provide an overview of the topic and the main arguments you will be making in the essay report.

Outline the research question and the purpose of the essay report. Body:

Define and explain the concept of employee engagement and its importance in the business context.

Discuss the ways in which employee engagement affects organizational performance, including the impact on productivity, employee retention, and customer satisfaction.

Analyze the role of HR policies and practices in promoting employee engagement.

Evaluate the challenges and best practices to improve employee engagement in an organization. Conclusion:

Summarize the main points made in the essay report.

Discuss the implications of your findings for organizations and HR professionals.

Offer recommendations for future research on the topic.

You should use appropriate referencing style throughout your essay report and include a reference list at the end.

Grading Criteria: Quality of research and analysis

Use of academic or industry sources

Organization and structure of the essay report

Clarity and coherence of writing

Use of appropriate referencing style