The book "Engagement and Disengagement at Work" offers a concise summary of current research findings and practical implications regarding employee engagement. The author, Barbara Imperatori, highlights the importance of employee engagement and analyzes its causes and consequences based on solid evidence. Drawing on the latest research, the book discusses organizational practices that promote employee engagement, focusing on new trends in human resource management, such as well-being practices, e-HRM systems, and social volunteering initiatives. Additionally, it provides a detailed analysis of recent criticisms of the HR function. The book emphasizes the necessity for modern organizations to have passionate employees to succeed in a rapidly changing world and discusses why, despite the growing importance of employee engagement, many employees remain disengaged.