Employee Engagement and Wellbeing 101

Understand what drives employee engagement and wellbeing to build a more productive, committed, and resilient workforce.

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing 101 is a practical, evidence-based guide for early-career HR professionals who need to understand how engagement and wellbeing directly influence performance, retention, and organizational success. It equips you with the tools to measure engagement, support employee wellbeing, and contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Designed as part of the Core HR series, this book provides clear, actionable guidance to help you build confidence in your role and apply essential people practices from day one.

You'll learn how to:
· Measure and interpret employee engagement to inform HR decisions
· Identify the key drivers of wellbeing and their impact on performance and retention
· Implement practical strategies to improve engagement across teams and functions
· Support managers in creating healthy, inclusive, and motivating work environments
· Develop core HR skills including: communication, empathy, and data-informed decision making

With real-world examples, practical exercises, and scenario-based learning, Employee Engagement and Wellbeing 101 helps you turn insight into action. You'll build the capability to support both people and performance, positioning yourself as a credible and effective HR practitioner.

Themes include: employee engagement, workplace wellbeing, HR fundamentals, employee experience, performance and retention, early career HR skills