Employee Engagement in Higher Education

Financial impact of engagement in higher education

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  • Stuart Wasilowski Cornerstone

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24297/jssr.v12i2.7435

Keywords:

Higher Education, Employee Engagement, Talent Management

Abstract

Employee engagement is a critical issue across many industries, none more critical than in higher education. The examination herein is focused on the financial impact faculty/staff engagement can have on the higher education enterprise and beyond. 

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2018-06-30

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Wasilowski, S. (2018). Employee Engagement in Higher Education: Financial impact of engagement in higher education. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH, 12(2), 2699–2712. https://doi.org/10.24297/jssr.v12i2.7435

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