This document discusses employee engagement in the hospitality industry and the key role of line managers. It defines engagement as a state of mind characterized by vigor, dedication and absorption. Research shows engaged employees are 87% less likely to leave and are more productive. However, the hospitality industry has high turnover rates of 27.6% due to low engagement. The document identifies factors that drive engagement, such as safety, availability and meaningfulness. It suggests front-line managers can enhance engagement by distributing power, encouraging innovation, and acting as role models. Overall, the summary emphasizes the importance of engagement for reducing turnover in the hospitality sector and provides strategies for line managers to improve engagement among their employees.