Published: 11 July 2024
A rapid shift to hybrid work environments, changes in workforce demography (especially generational shifts), and fast reskill and upskill needs all affect employees’ motivation. This research provides guidance on how HR leaders can motivate a disengaged workforce.
Gallup’s 2023 report estimates that 59% of employees are not engaged, and that low engagement costs the global economy $8.8 trillion (9% of global GDP).
The 2021 Gallup survey shows that highly engaged teams are 2.5 times more likely to demonstrate high performance compared to low-engagement teams. Engaging unmotivated employees presents a big opportunity to drive higher performance and economic growth.
In a new era of radical flexibility, organizations must foster empathy-based management to understand what motivates employees and drives engagement. In our 2023 survey, 73% of HR leaders agreed managers’ ability to demonstrate empathy is more important today
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