Employee Engagement

23 articles

A visual representation of the disconnect between employee stress and HR's focus on engagement, highlighting the battleground for employee retention.
Insights

Employee Experience vs. HR Perception: Retention's True Battleground

44% of employees experience daily stress, while 35% actively consider changing jobs.

Marcus Ellery·May 20, 2026
Diverse team collaborating successfully during organizational change, with visual metaphors for progress and adaptation.
Leadership

What Are Effective Change Management Principles for Teams?

While 81% of projects with effective change management consistently conclude on or under budget, and 71% meet their scheduled deadlines, according to Capacity4health , a striking 37% of employees stil

Alina Petrov·May 19, 2026
Diverse employees collaborating in a bright, modern office, symbolizing positive employee experience and strong retention.
Insights

What are key employee experience components and why do they matter for retention?

Doubling the percentage of employees who strongly connect their job to an organization's purpose is associated with a 34% reduction in absenteeism, a 41% reduction in safety incidents, and a 19% impro

Marcus Ellery·May 19, 2026
Diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a positive workplace culture.
Workplace

Great Workplace Culture: A Strong Defense Against 2026 Turnover

In 2013, a company found only 51% of its team agreed with its training and development efforts; by 2014, after targeted improvements, that figure soared to 79%, according to bestcompaniesgroup .

Marcus Ellery·May 15, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with AI interface showcasing positive employee retention and satisfaction trends, symbolizing innovative talent strategies.
Hiring

Innovative Talent Attraction & Retention Strategies for 2026

By 2030, the global talent shortage is projected to reach an 85 million person shortfall, a deficit that could cost businesses over $8 trillion in lost revenue, according to AIHR .

Nathaniel Brooks·May 15, 2026
Dimly lit federal building at dusk with silhouettes of tired workers visible through windows, symbolizing declining employee engagement.
Workplace

Federal worker engagement drops to 32 in 2025

The Social Security Administration, a vital agency for millions of Americans, reported an alarming employee engagement score of just 15.

Marcus Ellery·May 15, 2026
A split image contrasting a stressed employee with a calm, engaged employee, symbolizing effective burnout prevention strategies in a modern office.
Workplace

How to Prevent Employee Burnout: Strategies for the Modern Workplace in 2026

Nearly one-third of all employees report feeling burned out as 2026 progresses, according to Paychex .

Marcus Ellery·May 15, 2026
A split image contrasting a thriving, engaged workforce with a disengaged one, symbolizing conflicting employee engagement reports.
Workplace

Employee engagement: Conflicting reports on decline and rise

While one major report claims global employee engagement surged to a five-year high of 64.

Marcus Ellery·May 14, 2026
Diverse employees in a dimly lit office showing signs of disengagement and apathy, reflecting widespread organizational issues impacting morale.
Workplace

Organizational issues drive widespread employee engagement decline across regions

In the U.S., employee engagement has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, with only 31% of the workforce feeling truly connected to their jobs in 2024, according to Gallup . This decline in employe

Marcus Ellery·May 14, 2026
Is Your Team Underperforming? How Brad Sugars Builds High-Performing Teams from the Ground Up
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Is Your Team Underperforming? How Brad Sugars Builds High-Performing Teams from the Ground Up

Brad Sugars, through ActionCOACH, provides a framework for transforming underperforming groups into high-powered teams, emphasizing that clear leadership, a defined vision, and a strong business foundation are crucial for success. He argues that employee engagement directly mirrors the owner's ability to communicate a compelling vision and build a robust culture.

Alina Petrov·May 14, 2026
With Financial Literacy Declining, Is Leo Mann Publishing an Essential Employee Benefit for 2026?
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With Financial Literacy Declining, Is Leo Mann Publishing an Essential Employee Benefit for 2026?

With financial literacy declining and employee stress rising, innovative companies are seeking foundational tools beyond digital perks. Leo Mann Publishing's "Don't Sign That" offers a tangible guide to empower employees with critical contract literacy, addressing a significant knowledge gap as a vital employee benefit.

Alina Petrov·May 14, 2026
Disengaged employees in a somber office environment with a downward trend graph, highlighting the urgent need for organizational change in 2026.
Workplace

Employee Engagement Plummets: Urgent Organizational Change Needed in 2026

Global employee engagement plummeted to a mere 20% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of decline from a peak of 23% in 2022, according to Gallup .

Marcus Ellery·May 14, 2026
Disengaged Indian employees in a dimly lit office, reflecting a four-year low in workplace engagement.
Workplace

Indian Firms See Four-Year Low in Employee Engagement

In 2025, only 23% of employees in India reported being engaged in their jobs, marking a four-year low, according to Gallup .

Marcus Ellery·May 13, 2026
A dejected manager and employees in a dimly lit office, symbolizing declining morale and failed engagement strategies.
Workplace

Manager Morale Declines Amidst Failing Engagement Strategies

Employee engagement in India has plummeted to a four-year low, with only 23% of the workforce engaged, costing the economy an estimated $351 billion annually in lost productivity, according to...

Marcus Ellery·May 13, 2026
Disengaged employees in a modern Indian office, illustrating the decline in employee engagement and the rise of quiet quitting trends.
Workplace

Quiet quitting trends India employee engagement reverses progress

After reaching a record high of 23 percent fully engaged workers in 2023, India's employee engagement plummeted to just 15 percent by 2025, according to ADP Research .

Marcus Ellery·May 12, 2026
Diverse team members collaborating in a modern hybrid office, demonstrating strong company culture and engagement.
Workplace

Key Workplace Strategies for Company Culture and Engagement

Organizations with highly engaged teams demonstrate 23% higher profitability and up to 18% higher productivity, according to Gallup .

Marcus Ellery·May 11, 2026
Diverse employees collaborating in a bright, modern office, demonstrating a positive and productive workplace culture focused on human-centric HR.
Workplace

What is a Human-Centric HR Approach for Employee Retention in 2026?

Global employee engagement plummeted to just 20% in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2020, according to Gallup.

Marcus Ellery·May 11, 2026
Diverse team members collaborating effectively in a hybrid work environment, bridging physical and digital spaces for inclusive teamwork.
Workplace

Top 5 Strategies for Positive Inclusive Hybrid Work Culture

Despite the promise of flexibility, remote employees in hybrid setups are frequently left out of critical office conversations and decisions, risking their career progression and team cohesion.

Alina Petrov·May 11, 2026
Insurance professionals collaborating in a modern office, demonstrating human-centered leadership and innovative teamwork.
Leadership

Human-Centered Leadership: Why Insurance Needs It Now

Despite 85% of insurance executives believing human-centered leadership is crucial for future growth, only 30% report having a formal strategy to implement it, according to the Insurance Leadership In

Alina Petrov·May 10, 2026
A confident, emotionally intelligent leader stands out in a boardroom where other leaders seem disengaged, symbolizing the gap in leadership hiring.
Hiring

EI Leaders Drive Results, But Many Companies Ignore Them.

Emotional competencies account for two out of three essential skills for effective performance in many job positions, according to research published in pmc .

Alina Petrov·May 10, 2026
Employees in a dark, oppressive office setting are afraid to speak up, highlighting the crushing impact of fear on workplace engagement.
Workplace

Employee fear of speaking up is crushing workplace engagement

Many federal workers in 2026 chose to skip their own annual award show, fearing potential retribution for attending.

Marcus Ellery·May 8, 2026
Diverse employees in a modern office setting appear disengaged and hesitant to speak, reflecting a 10-year low in US employee engagement.
Workplace

US employee engagement hits 10-year low amid fear to speak up

Sixty-four percent of employees now consider themselves 'quiet quitters,' with remote workers leading the trend at 81%.

Marcus Ellery·May 8, 2026
Diverse group of talented professionals approaching a modern office building, representing a company with a strong employer value proposition.
Hiring

How to Develop an Employer Value Proposition That Attracts Top Talent

Only 33% of employees believe their organization consistently delivers on its Employer Value Proposition promises.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 7, 2026