How about you? According to Kevin A. Sheridan, chief engagement officer of HR Solutions International, Employee engagement is defined generally as a strong desire to be part of the value an organization creates. Engaged employees exhibit three key characteristics. Namely, they: Exhibit a strong emotional and intellectual bond with their organization, exert discretionary effort that helps the organization realize better outcomes for their organization, take co-ownership of their own engagement, and commit to improvement. Describe in as much detail as you can the features of the workplace and job that would encourage you to bring all three of these characteristics to your job performance. What seemingly positive factors (e.g., performance recognition awards) don't rank quite as highly in your mind as those that would motivate you to engage in your job?