6 Plain and Simple definition of Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is a fundamental concept in the effort to understand and describe, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the nature of the relationship between an organization and its employees. -Wiki

Engagement is a fundamental human need. It is a power that resides in most people, waiting to be unlocked. People want to be engaged in what they do. If employers build the foundation, employees will do the rest.—From MAGIC: Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is the level of commitment, passion, and loyalty a worker has toward their work and company. The more engaged an employee is, the more work they’ll put forth.-     Mike Kappel

When employees “clearly know their role, have what they need to fulfill their role, and can see the connection between their role and the overall organizational purpose,” says Gallup Research Chief Scientist Jim Harter, PhD, that’s the recipe for creating greater levels of engagement.

People want to come to work, understand their jobs, and know how their work contributes to the success of the organization. - John Baldoni

Employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization and its goals. - Kevin Kruse