This was originally published in Forbes on July 10, 2024.
Global employee engagement is at a record low with just 23% feeling engaged at work, according to Gallup. It's not just sentiment; it has real consequences for business performance. Consider these numbers from the same Gallup report. Organizations with highly engaged teams outperform those with less engaged teams on multiple measures; for example, enjoying 23% higher profitability and a 68% increase in well-being.
Rather than working to increase engagement, some companies have taken a counterintuitive approach. From unusually restrictive non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to punitive remote work policies, to downgrading job titles, these strategies have elevated creating disengagement to an art form. More importantly, it raises questions about the evolving nature of the employer-employee relationship. When will workers say "Enough is enough?"
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