Gallup – State of the Global Workplace

Engagement Recedes for the First Time in Four Years – Global employee engagement declined to 21% in 2024, with managers experiencing the largest drop. This marks only the second decline in engagement in the past 12 years — a worrying sign for organizations already struggling with productivity. Global employee life evaluations declined for a second consecutive year, with managers experiencing the largest drop as well. The global workplace is at a turning point. Download the report to see the full data on employees and what actions leaders can take to invigorate workplaces.Disengagement cost the world economy $438 billion in 2024. Global employee engagement fell two points to 21% last year, with lost productivity costing the global economy $438 billion. Engaged employees produce better business outcomes than disengaged employees — and engaged teams have a measurable impact on organizational performance. 27% of managers globally are engaged at work. Manager engagement fell from 30% to 27% in 2024. Young managers and female managers experienced the largest declines. If managers are disengaged, their teams are too. Seventy percent of team engagement is attributable to the manager. It’s time to rethink the role of manager. 33% of the world’s employees say they are thriving in their lives overall. Employee wellbeing has been declining since its peak at 35% in 2022. Older managers and female managers experienced the biggest decreases in the past year. $9.6 trillion in productivity would be added to the economy if the global workforce was fully engaged. That would represent a 9% increase in global GDP. But if leaders seize the moment, a productivity opportunity awaits. In fact, some organizations are already enjoying the benefits of a highly engaged workforce. Manager engagement is the key to reversing declining productivity, improving employee wellbeing and unlocking trillions in economic potential…”