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08/07/2025
3 Strategies for Boosting Employee Engagement
Source: HR Dive, August 11, 2025
Employee engagement has plummeted to its lowest level in over a decade, with many companies reporting that just 21% of employees are actively engaged. At the same time, worker burnout and exhaustion are soaring. Combined, these issues are costing organizations a staggering $8.8 trillion annually.
According to Gallup’s annual U.S. employee engagement trends, the top three drivers of disengagement are unclear expectations, feeling uncared for at work, and limited professional development opportunities.
Employees who feel valued and supported in their growth are more productive, innovative and likely to stay in their job. That’s not just good for company culture — it’s good for business.
Leaders who align recognition and skills development as part of the organization’s strategy, rather than as isolated perks, are seeing measurable improvements in performance and retention. Here’s how they’re achieving these outcomes.
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