Employee Engagement in Indian Military Organizations: Insights From Interviews With Military Organization Heads

Abstract

Employee engagement plays a vital role in driving organizational success, influencing workforce motivation, productivity and overall performance. While extensively studied across different industries, its investigation within the distinctive context of military organizations has been relatively limited. Given the crucial role of India’s armed forces in ensuring national security, comprehending and nurturing employee engagement within these institutions becomes a matter of utmost significance. However, intricacies of employee engagement within the military’s stringent culture have received limited attention. Furthermore, existing studies rely mainly on quantitative methodologies, overlooking valuable insights that qualitative interviews with military organization heads can provide. This research study aims to address these gaps by conducting in-depth interviews with military organization heads across different branches and ranks in the Indian armed forces. By exploring their perspectives on employee engagement, this study seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategies, challenges, and HR practices for fostering a highly engaged military workforce.