Employee Engagement Statistics

of higher-educated workers would leave for better opportunities if career progression is limited.

of companies will focus on employee experience to increase retention.

of employees want to be asked for feedback more than once a year.

of employees believe empowerment is critical to engagement.

of survey respondents say their business leaders lack communication skills.

of people leave their jobs due to boredom.

of highly engaged employees were recognised at work — vs only 25% of disengaged employees.

of employees would leave if not supported by senior management.

of employees would consider leaving for the right offer.

of employees agree a strong workplace culture helps them work better.

more likely to be engaged when personal values align with the employer's.

of employees are engaged at work globally (36% in the US).

employee engagement in France — the world's highest, with the UK close behind at 50%.

of employers use technology to monitor engagement levels.

of employees say career-development support from management drives engagement.

reduction in absenteeism when workers are highly engaged.

of Gen-Z workers have considered leaving their employer (21% for better benefits).

engagement rate among the most disengaged: office, sales and construction workers.

drop in engagement after an employee's first year on the job.

of UK marketers were more efficient thanks to remote working.

of employees are emotionally drained from work — more so among younger demographics.

more productive, and happier, when employees are more mindful.

higher profits at companies with the most engaged employees.

more sales from highly engaged teams vs less engaged ones.

the cost of a disengaged employee — up to $10,000 each in lost value.

of Gen-Z would feel less financially stressed with financial-wellness benefits.

of salaried employees feel their company prioritises health and safety.

of executives and 15% of managers report being engaged.

say their work defines their sense of purpose.

of remote workers feel exhausted from at-home fatigue and daily virtual meetings.

of disengaged workers were actively looking for a new role.

of US workers said they were happy at work (73% in the UK).

of employees are content with career-advancement opportunities.

of organisations understand their disengagement levels and causes.

more engaged — and 3× more likely to stay — when employees find purpose.

of employees feel recognised for their success.