Increasing employee engagement and discretionary effort
Purpose Additional efforts from engaged employees can positively impact on overall performance of the company. Different leadership practices have scope to motivate employees to engage in extra-role behaviors. However, practitioners must remain aware that effects may vary markedly in different cultural settings. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Additional efforts from engaged employees can positively impact on overall performance of the company. Different leadership practices have scope to motivate employees to engage in extra-role behaviors. However, practitioners must remain aware that effects may vary markedly in different cultural settings. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.