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Global Employee Engagement Hits 12-Year Low, Costs $438 Billion

4/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Employee engagement worldwide fell to 21% in 2024, the lowest in 12 years, largely due to disengaged managers.
Managers under 35 and women faced the most significant drops in engagement levels.
This decline resulted in an estimated $438 billion loss in global productivity.
Gallup suggests improved training and support for managers to boost engagement.
Filipino workers lead Southeast Asia in engagement but are increasingly pursuing new job opportunities.

History

Historical Context

The decline in employee engagement to 21% in 2024 mirrors trends from the early 2000s, when disengagement led to significant productivity losses. Historical studies show that effective management strategies, like those proposed by Gallup, are essential for reversing these trends and fostering a motivated workforce.

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Story summary

Employee engagement worldwide fell to 21% in 2024, the lowest in 12 years, largely due to disengaged managers.
Managers under 35 and women faced the most significant drops in engagement levels.
This decline resulted in an estimated $438 billion loss in global productivity.
Gallup suggests improved training and support for managers to boost engagement.
Filipino workers lead Southeast Asia in engagement but are increasingly pursuing new job opportunities.

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