TY - JOUR AB - Additional efforts from engaged employees can positively impact on overall performance of the company. Different leadership practices have scope to motivate employees to engage in extra-role behaviors. However, practitioners must remain aware that effects may vary markedly in different cultural settings.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsAdditional efforts from engaged employees can positively impact on overall performance of the company. Different leadership practices have scope to motivate employees to engage in extra-role behaviors. However, practitioners must remain aware that effects may vary markedly in different cultural settings.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. TI - Increasing employee engagement and discretionary effort JF - Development and Learning in Organizations DO - 10.1108/dlo-09-2020-0196 DA - 2021-07-21 UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/emerald-publishing/increasing-employee-engagement-and-discretionary-effort-gOQfJWALI2 SP - 25 EP - 27 VL - 35 IS - 5 DP - DeepDyve ER -