CHAPTER 1:

Myths and Realities of Employee Engagement

 

Before we start this journey, let’s see what you think about employee engagement. Review the statements in Worksheet 1.1 and place a check mark or an “x” under the corresponding column if you think the statement is fact or myth. We will review your answers shortly.

Worksheet 1.1Facts and Myths of Employee Engagement

STATEMENT FACT MYTH
When employees are more engaged, they are more loyal to the company.
When employees are less engaged, they have more absenteeism.

Older employees tend to be more engaged than younger employees.

More skilled employees tend to be less engaged than less skilled employees.

Men tend to be more engaged than women.

Employees who ...

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