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Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Explained

Gemma Dale

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.

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Book Details

  • Publisher: Kogan Page
  • Publish Date: Sep 30th, 2025
  • Pages: 200
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.54in - 0.70lb
  • EAN: 9781398624504
  • Categories: Human Resources & Personnel ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentWorkplace Culture

About the Author

Dale, Gemma: - Gemma Dale is a Senior HR professional, conference speaker, writer and coach with over 20 years' experience. She is a lecturer in employment law, organizational behaviour and wellbeing at Liverpool John Moores University Business School, UK, and co-founder of The Work Consultancy where she helps business develop their people policies. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and author of the award-winning HR blog, People Stuff. She was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers of 2021 and 2022 by HR Magazine.

Praise for this book

"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"
"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"