Authors: Khushi Gupta, Nupur Kumari Munda, Srishty Tirkey, Sheetal Kachhap, Anjali Lakra, Sheetal Suman Soreng, Lakshmi Baskey, Shaim Sharon Lakra, Anupama Purty, Paridhi Kindo
Abstract: Employee engagement is vital for organisational productivity in today’s competitive environment. This study examines the relationship between employee engagement and productivity at MECON limited, Ranchi, a public sector engineering consequently. It analyses how leadership, recognition, communication, motivation, and work culture influence employee performance and organisational growth. Most prior studies focused on private manufacturing and retail sectors, while limited research exists for PSUs like MECON limited. Earlier work also studied single engagement factors with narrow practical implications. The study aims to assess the engagement productivity link, evaluate the role of recognition, and understand leadership’s impact on engagement. A descriptive and quantitative design was used. Primary data was collected from 106 employees through structured questionnaire, and secondary data from Journals, company reports and previous studies. Hypothesis testing was done using SPSS and regression analysis. The significance value was p = 0.05, which is ≤ 0.05, making results statistically significant. Hence, the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected and the alternative (H₀) hypothesis accepted. Findings reveal that higher employee engagement significantly improves productivity, job satisfaction, teamwork, and organisational performance. Supportive leadership, timely recognition, training, transparent communication, and digital HR initiatives boost motivation and commitment. Conversely, high workload, limited growth opportunities and communication gaps lower engagement levels. The study concludes that effective leadership, consist recognition, skill training, and a supportive work culture are essential to enhance productivity and satisfaction at MECON Limited future research can explore digital HRM practises, hybrid work, and cross sector comparisons.
