An in-depth examination of employee voice mechanisms and their link to engagement.
Forms of employee voice
- Direct — one-to-ones, town halls, surveys
- Indirect/representative — works councils, trade unions
- Digital — engagement platforms, pulse surveys
The engagement-performance link
Research shows engaged employees are more productive, stay longer and act as advocates. MacLeod and Clarke’s ‘Enablers of Engagement’ framework — strategic narrative, engaging managers, employee voice and integrity — remains a useful lens for assignments.