State of the Global Workplace

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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Welcome to Front Page, where we break down Gallup's latest insights on our constantly evolving world. Here are the five insights you shouldn't miss this week:

1. State of the Global Workplace

Map: Employee engagement by global region in 2022.

Every year, we ask workers around the world about their jobs and their experiences in the workplace. This year, we see some positive as well as troubling signs of the state of work on the planet. Employee engagement is highest in South Asia and lowest in Europe.
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2. The Good News: Global Employee Engagement Is Rising

Line Chart: 23% of global employees were engaged in 2022.

Let's start with the good news. Employee engagement continues to rise at the global average level. It doesn't just matter to workers. Decades of research and millions of interviews around the world consistently reinforce the impact of engaged employees on a more successful bottom line. Engagement cuts out lost productivity due to sick days, safety accidents and other self-inflicted setbacks of any nature in an organization.
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3. The Bad News: Over Half of Workers Are Quietly Quitting

Donut Chart: 59% of workers globally were

Here's a downer: A majority of the world's workers from over 160 countries are not engaged, or what many now call "quiet quitting." These folks will do the bare minimum, often because they have been taught to do so through poor management and a lack of development opportunities.
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4. But Not All Is Lost

Line Chart: 53% of employees globally said it was a good time to find a job in 2022.

Although a majority of workers globally are not engaged, a COVID comeback is afoot. The world is experiencing a rebound in the rate of those saying now is a good time to find a job. The post-pandemic reopening and the opportunity for more people to work remotely have prompted a majority of employees worldwide to say it's a good time to find a job in the city or area where they live.
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5. Switching Jobs

Donut Chart: 51% of workers globally said they were watching for or a seeking a new job in 2022.

Perhaps because of their positive outlook on the job market today, over half of the world's workers say they are currently watching for or actively seeking a new job — maybe a bright spot amid uncertain times. To read more about the state of the global workplace, download our latest report.
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Mohamed Younis
Editor-in-Chief
Gallup

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