Abstract:
Employee engagement has emerged as a prominent focus in organisational research
due to its substantial influence on productivity and organisational effectiveness.
Despite the breadth of existing literature, notable gaps remain in understanding the
multidimensional nature of engagement across diverse organisational contexts. This
study aims to (1) analyse publication trends and the temporal evolution of employee
engagement research, (2) identify influential authors, institutions, and countries, (3)
map dominant research themes and intellectual structures, and (4) highlight
emerging issues and future research directions. Using a bibliometric approach, this
study systematically examines employee engagement scholarship published
between 2014 and 2024. Guided by the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model, the
findings underscore the central role of leadership, organisational culture, and
sustainable practices in shaping engagement outcomes. Emerging themes—
including digital transformation, gig-economy dynamics, and cross-cultural
variations—reflect the evolving complexity of engagement in modern workplaces. A
key limitation of this study is its reliance on a single database (Lens.org), which may
restrict the breadth of retrieved publications. Future research should incorporate
multiple databases, employ mixed-methods reviews, and conduct longitudinal or
cross-cultural empirical studies to deepen insights into engagement’s antecedents
and consequences. This study provides a robust platform for advancing theory and
practice in employee engagement.
