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U.S. Employee Engagement Plummets, Costs Economy $8.9 Trillion

10/31/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. employee engagement is at a 10-year low, with only 23% of workers feeling engaged.
The disengagement costs the global economy $8.9 trillion.
Burnout drivers include financial stress, unmanageable workloads, and poor work-life balance, affecting 37% to 58% of workers.
To combat burnout, organizations should foster psychological safety, conduct workload audits, invest in professional development, prioritize manager support, and measure engagement with leading indicators.

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Story summary

U.S. employee engagement is at a 10-year low, with only 23% of workers feeling engaged.
The disengagement costs the global economy $8.9 trillion.
Burnout drivers include financial stress, unmanageable workloads, and poor work-life balance, affecting 37% to 58% of workers.
To combat burnout, organizations should foster psychological safety, conduct workload audits, invest in professional development, prioritize manager support, and measure engagement with leading indicators.