EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT in Industrial Sector

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT in Industrial Sector

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT in Industrial Sector

This book explains the different drivers and models that can lead to a highly engaged workforce at all levels. Employee Engagement is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Employees are the company’s driving force, forming the engine of the company   and   engaged   employees   enable  the   company drive more smoothly.

Employee engagement is increasingly becoming more business driven and is all set to be a critical business success factor in all organisations, both in manufacturing and service sectors. Employee Engagement, in a way, is created by the employees themselves, supported by leaders who walk the talk, and by HR who foster their culture with the right tools – from learning to rewards. The essence of engagement is to create a culture where both individuals and teams feel valued and empowered. Most organizations seem to be still struggling to get the basics in place to integrate their communication strategy, drive cultural transformation and introduce an effective social media campaign internally, allowing their employees to take ownership and responsibility for their future.

Dr. M.G.P. Lakshmi is a UGC Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her MBA and Ph.D. degrees from Andhra University. She was also UGC Research Fellow during her Doctoral Program. She participated and presented papers in many National Seminars and Conferences organized under the aegis of NISM, Birla Sun Life, Stratadigm, Tejaswi Astitva Foundation, Powergrid, UGC, NIMSME, etc. She also participated in Training Programs conducted by professional bodies.  Dr. Lakshmi associated in the conduct of some events hosted by DCMS, Andhra University and Job fairs jointly organized by AU and APSCHE. Presently she is academically engaged in teaching MBA students of Andhra University  and conducting post-doctoral research on Employee Engagement in Government agencies.

 Dr. B. Mohan Venkata Ram is a Professor in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies (DCMS), Andhra University. He did his Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Commerce and Ph.D. in Management from Andhra University.  He was University Rank holder and recipient of Government's Merit Award. He was trained up at IIT, Delhi; IIM, Bangalore, IIT, Roorkee, IIM, Visakhaptnam and NIT, Warangal sponsored by WHO, INRETS, France; TRL, UK; Volvo, SWOV, The Netherlands etc., He has put in three decades of teaching and research experience and so far produced  24 Ph.Ds   and  10  M.Phils. He undertook Eight major research projects sponsored by UGC, AICTE, MHRD, MoST and Govt. of AP. He was a Key-note Speaker in a good number of Seminars and Conferences and delivered over   120 invited Lectures in different Management Schools and Corporates. He is a Member of many Professional Bodies and External Expert for over 20 Universities and Institutes all over the country.

Prof. Mohan Venkata Ram is the General Secretary of Andhra University Alumni Association and organised three AU grand Annual Alumni Meets in 2016, 2017 and 2018 which were attended by thousands of alumni of AU graced by Hon'ble Chief Minister of AP   Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu,   Hon'ble Vice-President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, and the Doyen of Indian  Industry Shri Ratan N. Tata as Chief Guests respectively. He was Executive Secretary of Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) founded by IIM, Bangalore. He held many administrative positions in Andhra University which include Dean, International Affairs; Dean, Transport; Coordinator, CARD Programme; Nodal Officer,  Inter-University Research Forum etc.