Engagement Defined

In the context of this survey, “employee engagement” is defined as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace. When we are engaged, we are involved in and enthusiastic about our work.

Surveying employees at regular intervals can help UNM determine if our employees are actively engaged with their work and if team building activities and human resources practices influence positive institutional outcomes or if there's room to grow.

Levels of Employee Engagement

Engaged employees are highly involved in and enthusiastic about their work and workplace. They are psychological “owners,” drive performance and innovation, and move the organization forward.

Not engaged employees are psychologically unattached to their work and company. Because their engagement needs are not being fully met, they’re putting time — but not energy or passion — into their work.

Actively disengaged employees aren’t just unhappy at work — they are resentful that their needs aren’t being met and are acting out their unhappiness. Every day, these workers potentially undermine what their engaged coworkers accomplish.