The Contribution of Training to Employee Engagement for Successful ESG Strategy Implementation

Abstract

In this study we explore the contribution of training to employee engagement for a successful ESG strategy implementation, by presenting the results of a research conducted in Greece on employees who had just attended EU funded training programs on this subject. We present their testimonies, which provide strong evidence of the positive impact of training to employee confidence, performance and therefore to their engagement in ESG strategy. The impact of monetary and non-monetary rewards in employee engagement is also considered. Subsequently, we propose the incentives to be introduced to companies to stimulate awareness among employees and to encourage their engagement.