The present study examines employee engagement practices in the Life Insurance Corporation of India with special reference to Prakasam District. Employee engagement is a key aspect of human resource management that influences employee motivation, job satisfaction, performance, and organizational effectiveness, particularly in service-oriented sectors such as insurance. The study aims to review existing employee engagement practices, assess the level of employee satisfaction with these practices, and identify the problems faced by employees in relation to engagement initiatives. A descriptive and empirical research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 135 employees selected through quota sampling from 15 LIC branches in Prakasam District. A structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale was used for data collection, and statistical tools such as Student’s t-test and F-test were applied for analysis. The findings reveal that gender does not significantly influence employee satisfaction towards engagement practices, whereas type of branch and nature of employment show significant differences. Among demographic variables, work experience has a significant influence on employee satisfaction, while age, education, designation, and salary do not show significant differences. The study further identifies major employee issues such as workload pressure, limited career growth, communication gaps, lack of recognition, and repetitive job roles, which negatively affect engagement levels. It is concluded that although LIC has implemented various employee engagement practices, gaps still exist in their effectiveness. Strengthening communication systems, improving training and development, enhancing reward mechanisms, and promoting work-life balance are suggested to improve employee engagement in LIC.
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