Gallup's Global Employee Engagement report reveals that only 23% of employees are fully engaged in their work. Does this percentage seem low? This is exactly a people and culture problem.
Gallup's 2024 Global Employee Engagement report reveals that only 23% of the global workforce is actively engaged. In Turkey, this rate is even lower. So what does this mean?
Engagement vs. Performance
Many organizations address performance issues from technical, process, or talent dimensions. But research consistently shows: low employee engagement is one of the strongest predictors of low performance.
Engaged employees produce 17% more productivity and 21% more profitable results. The cost of disengaged employees to companies is $8.8 trillion globally — approximately 9% of global GDP.
3 Critical Factors Affecting Engagement
- Leadership quality: Employees don't quit companies; they quit managers.
- Meaning and purpose: Employees who cannot clearly answer "Why am I here?" don't engage.
- Growth and recognition: Being seen, valued, and developing are fundamental human needs.
Where Does the Solution Begin?
Engagement programs, surveys, or social activities don't increase engagement — they address the symptom. The real solution lies in changing leadership behavior, cultural norms, and organizational systems.