Therefore, engaged workers are
physically involved, cognitively vigilant, and emotionally connected
while they are executing their job. More recently, Schaufeli, Salanova,
González-Romá, and Bakker (2002) defined work engagement as a
pervasive affective-cognitive state, characterized by three specific
factors: vigor, dedication, and absorption. According to these authors,
vigor entails high levels of energy and mental resilience while
working, dedication refers to a sense of strong psychological
identification and enthusiasm with one’s job, and absorption is full
concentration on and engrossment in one’s work.