, /PRNewswire/ -- Gallup's latest finds that global employee engagement stagnated and employee wellbeing declined in 2023 after multiple years of steady gains. The result is that the majority of the world's employees continue to struggle at work and in life, with direct consequences for organizational productivity. The lack of improvement in employee engagement and employee wellbeing is notable, as they follow multiple years of steady gains.
The U.S. and have the highest regional percentage of engaged employees at 33%, compared to the global average of 23%, with women in the region experiencing higher engagement (35%) than men (31%).
Gallup estimates that low engagement costs the global economy , or 9% of global GDP — enough to make the difference between success and failure for the world's development goals. "Employee engagement has become increasingly important as the globe has entered uncertain economic times. Our research has shown that engagement has a stronger effect on organizational performance during a tough economy," said , Gallup's chief workplace scientist.
Employee engagement is a significant factor in overall life experiences. Not all mental health issues are related to work, but work is a factor in life evaluations and daily emotions. Addressing employee mental health, in part, requires support for thriving in life and engagement at work.
The U.S. and have the third-highest regional percentage of thriving employees at 53%, compared to the global average of 34.
