The Engagement Slump Continues

Line Chart: U.S. Employee Engagement Trend

The Finding

In 2024, employee engagement in the U.S. dropped to 31% — its lowest point in a decade.

Why It Matters

Each percentage point gain or drop in engagement represents approximately 1.6 million full- or part-time employees in the U.S. Declines since 2020 reflect about 8 million fewer engaged employees, including 3.2 million fewer than in 2023.

The employee engagement trend is important for organizational leaders because declines signal a potential vulnerability for business.

The Full Story: U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low

It's Time for a Respect Renaissance

Line Chart: 4 in 10 U.S. Employees Feel Respected at Work

Employees assume that when they come to work, they will be respected.

However, the percentage of U.S. employees who strongly agree that they are treated with respect at work has returned to a record low of 37%, according to a recent update of Gallup's workforce indicator trend.

Organizations can fix disrespect at work by training managers to have meaningful coaching conversations each week.

Explore: Respect at Work Returns to a Record Low

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