{"id":107819,"date":"2024-05-30T08:33:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T14:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=107819"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:25:28","slug":"employee-engagement-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Engagement Statistics: 25+ Critical Insights for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#Why_are_employee_engagement_statistics_important\" >Why are&nbsp;employee engagement statistics&nbsp;important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#A_Point_of_Clarification\" >A Point of Clarification:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#What_do_current_employee_engagement_statistics_reveal_at_a_glance\" >What do current employee engagement statistics reveal at a glance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#What_are_the_most_important_employee_engagement_statistics\" >What are the most important employee engagement statistics?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#By_the_Numbers\" >By the Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#Engagement_by_Generation\" >Engagement by Generation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#Engagement_by_Work_Location\" >Engagement by Work Location<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#What_impact_does_employee_engagement_have_on_performance_and_business_outcomes\" >What impact does employee engagement have on performance and business outcomes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#What_are_the_financial_and_operational_costs_of_employee_disengagement\" >What are the financial and operational costs of employee disengagement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#What_factors_most_influence_employee_engagement_in_todays_workplace\" >What factors most influence employee engagement in today\u2019s workplace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>What do employee engagement statistics reveal about today\u2019s workforce?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Employee engagement statistics show that many workers feel disconnected, stressed, and less motivated at work. Low engagement is linked to higher turnover, reduced productivity, and increased burnout. These insights highlight the need for stronger leadership, supportive cultures, and wellness-focused strategies to re-engage employees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-nbsp-employee-engagement-statistics-nbsp-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_employee_engagement_statistics_important\"><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Why are&nbsp;employee engagement statistics&nbsp;important<\/span>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics are important, we would argue <em>employee engagement statistics<\/em> are among the most important for companies. Employee engagement in the U.S. hit an 11-year low, with 4.8 million fewer employees engaged in Q1 2024 versus Q4 2023 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/643286\/engagement-hits-11-year-low.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>). That\u2019s worrisome since employee engagement has a significant impact on business outcomes such as retention, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The impact of lackluster employee engagement is evident in trends such as quiet quitting and \u201cThe Great Quit.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not all doom and gloom. Despite the nationwide downward trend, some companies are excelling with engagement rates that eclipse 70%, far exceeding the national average of 30% (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/643286\/engagement-hits-11-year-low.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>). Statistics such as these lend powerful insights into the value of employee engagement and how engagement drives better business outcomes. To that end, here are 25+ critical employee engagement statistics you should know in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-point-of-clarification\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Point_of_Clarification\"><\/span>A Point of Clarification:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Employee Engagement Defined<\/strong> <br>In this context, employee engagement refers to the level of enthusiasm and commitment employees have for their work. Engaged employees are dedicated to their organizations, communicate and interact with their coworkers, and associate organizational success with personal success.<br><br>Engagement represents a true partnership between employees and their companies. Employees believe in their companies and their products or services and genuinely want to see their companies succeed and grow. Engaged employees take personal pride in their work and the role they play within their organization.<br><br><strong>Wellness Program Engagement<\/strong> <br>There is another level of employee engagement, and that\u2019s how employees actively engage with corporate wellness programs. High wellness engagement improves employee wellbeing and has a positive impact on the bottom line.&nbsp;<br><br>Consider these statistics:<br> -The number of Americans who have at least one chronic disease is projected to increase from 133 million in 2020 to 170 million in 2023 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/benefits-compensation\/health-care-costs-2024-growth-wtw-buck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Hospital Association<\/a>)<br><br> -In the U.S., medical care benefits costs increased by 8.2% in 2023 and were projected to rise another 8.9% in 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/benefits-compensation\/health-care-costs-2024-growth-wtw-buck\">SHRM<\/a>)<br><br>Soaring healthcare costs are a significant problem for employers, underscoring the need to emphasize engagement in employee wellness programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/01\/wellness-program-engagement-the-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read our guide<\/strong><\/a> to discover how to get maximum employee wellness program engagement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-current-employee-engagement-statistics-reveal-at-a-glance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_current_employee_engagement_statistics_reveal_at_a_glance\"><\/span>What do current employee engagement statistics reveal at a glance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See key data in an easy to read infographic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/images\/stories\/infographic\/Employee%20Engagement%20Infographic.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Feel free to share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-workers-outdoors-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two construction workers on a break discussing their engagement in their company. \" class=\"wp-image-107833\" style=\"width:734px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-workers-outdoors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-workers-outdoors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-workers-outdoors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-workers-outdoors-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-workers-outdoors-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-most-important-employee-engagement-statistics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_important_employee_engagement_statistics\"><\/span>What are the most important employee engagement statistics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-by-the-numbers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_the_Numbers\"><\/span>By the Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, engaged employees report high satisfaction with their jobs, clarity in their roles, and a strong connection to their employers\u2019 missions. And, Disengaged employees report the opposite: they feel detached from their companies, unclear about their roles, and that their needs aren\u2019t met. Actively disengaged employees are disgruntled and disloyal. Consider this employee engagement research from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/643286\/engagement-hits-11-year-low.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30% of U.S. employees are engaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17% are actively disengaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2024, the ratio of engaged to actively disengaged employees is 1.8-to-1. That represents a downward trend, as the ratio in 2023 was 2.1-to-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On average, organizations that follow best practices report 70% employee engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"37\" class=\"wp-image-107822\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/key-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\">   <strong>Key Insights<\/strong>: Despite declining employee engagement nationwide, top organizations continue to achieve high engagement rates, illustrating the value of a well-executed employee engagement strategy.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/21\/engaged-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Engaged Employees: How a Wellness Program Can Help<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/multigenerational-exercise-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Multigenerational people on an exercise walk for employee wellness.\" class=\"wp-image-107826\" style=\"width:697px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/multigenerational-exercise-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/multigenerational-exercise-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/multigenerational-exercise-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/multigenerational-exercise-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/multigenerational-exercise-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engagement-by-generation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engagement_by_Generation\"><\/span>Engagement by Generation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Average engagement levels vary generationally, as illustrated by these employee engagement statistics reported in <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240426074518\/https:\/\/www.inc.com\/peter-economy\/this-gallup-report-on-engagement-shows-that-youve-got-a-big-problem-with-your-younger-workers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inc.<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baby Boomers: 36%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gen X: 31%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gen Z and Millennials: 35%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"37\" class=\"wp-image-107822\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/key-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\">   <strong>Key Insights<\/strong>: Engagement is lowest among Gen X employees, which deserves a deeper dive. Why are older and younger employees more engaged than middle-aged employees? Could it be that older employees are accustomed to working in an office and younger employees are granted more remote and hybrid work opportunities? Does Gen X feel left out? Exploring these questions can help businesses better understand their employees\u2019 needs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engagement-by-work-location\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engagement_by_Work_Location\"><\/span>Engagement by Work Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Average engagement also varies by employee work location, per the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/401384\/indicator-hybrid-work.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a> employee engagement data:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hybrid: 35%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote: 33%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-Site: 25%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"37\" class=\"wp-image-107822\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/key-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\">   <strong>Key Insights<\/strong>: On-site employees have the lowest engagement rates \u2013 lower than the national average of 30% \u2013 while hybrid employees have the highest engagement rates, suggesting the return-to-office movement might not be in the best interest of employees and organizations. It\u2019s critical to provide a healthy work-life balance.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-impact-does-employee-engagement-have-on-performance-and-business-outcomes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_impact_does_employee_engagement_have_on_performance_and_business_outcomes\"><\/span>What impact does employee engagement have on performance and business outcomes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High employee engagement offers significant business benefits, as evidenced by the following employee engagement statistics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Median percent differences between top-quartile and bottom-quartile units (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/321725\/gallup-q12-meta-analysis-report.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Productivity: 14% increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer loyalty: 10% increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee wellbeing: 66% increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profitability: 23% increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absenteeism: 81% decrease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive perception (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumworkplace.com\/winning-approach-to-employee-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantum Workplace<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>92% of executives say companies with high employee engagement have happy customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>81% say highly engaged employees perform better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Retention and dedication (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240717024824\/https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023-10-24-rhr-gartner-hr-research-finds-only-31-percent-of-employees-report-they-are-engaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gartner<\/a>):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engaged employees are 31% more likely to stay at their companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaged employees are 31% more likely to exceed expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaged employees are 15% more likely to contribute more than their coworkers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"37\" class=\"wp-image-107822\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/key-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\">   <strong>Key Insights<\/strong>: Employee engagement offers significant benefits, including increased productivity and profitability with reduced absenteeism. Employees benefit, too, via increased wellbeing, prompting the age-old chicken or egg question: does engagement lead to wellbeing, or does wellbeing contribute to engagement? It likely goes both ways. Engaged employees feel valued, which improves wellbeing. Companies that promote physical, mental, emotional, and social health foster wellbeing, which improves engagement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-well-being-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>7 Important Reasons to Offer Employee Wellbeing at Work<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-employee-engagement-discussion-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two workers discussing engagement in the company benefits. \" class=\"wp-image-107828\" style=\"width:716px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-employee-engagement-discussion-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-employee-engagement-discussion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-employee-engagement-discussion-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-employee-engagement-discussion-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-employee-engagement-discussion-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-financial-and-operational-costs-of-employee-disengagement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_financial_and_operational_costs_of_employee_disengagement\"><\/span>What are the financial and operational costs of employee disengagement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While employee engagement benefits organizations, disengagement carries hefty costs. Consider these stats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employee disengagement costs the economy nearly $2 trillion per year (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/employee-engagement-productivity-remote-work-hybrid-burnout-managers-office-expectations-2024-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disengagement costs median S&amp;P 500 companies $282 million annually (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240829203949\/https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/sustainable-inclusive-growth\/chart-of-the-day\/the-cost-of-unhappy-workers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McKinsey &amp; Company<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disengaged employees cost the global economy $8.8 trillion in lost productivity (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/393497\/world-trillion-workplace-problem.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As many as 85% of employees are thinking about changing jobs this year, up from 67% last year (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/lifestyle\/careers\/job-search-workers-harder-bd9410c7#:~:text=Roughly%2085%25%20of%201%2C000%20U.S.,than%20in%20the%20recent%20past.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On average, it costs $4,700 to hire a new employee, but total costs (including recruiting, onboarding, and training) can balloon that cost to 3 to 4 times the position\u2019s salary (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/talent-acquisition\/real-costs-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHRM<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"37\" class=\"wp-image-107822\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/key-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\">   <strong>Key Insights<\/strong>: Disengaged employees are likely to produce lackluster work, quit their jobs, and cost their companies money. A well-executed engagement strategy is integral to employee satisfaction and long-term return on investment.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/29\/boost-team-morale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Use Wellness Programs to Boost Team Morale<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Reviewing-engagement-factors-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman working happily at a home office desk.\" class=\"wp-image-107827\" style=\"width:742px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Reviewing-engagement-factors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Reviewing-engagement-factors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Reviewing-engagement-factors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Reviewing-engagement-factors-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Reviewing-engagement-factors-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-factors-most-influence-employee-engagement-in-today-s-workplace\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_factors_most_influence_employee_engagement_in_todays_workplace\"><\/span>What factors most influence employee engagement in today\u2019s workplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many factors are considered when gauging employee engagement. Here are the criteria Gallup uses to calculate its employee engagement score (we recommend reading the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/394373\/indicator-employee-engagement.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full Gallup report<\/a> for insights into the percentage of employees who feel these needs are met):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowing expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having tools to complete work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing work employees are good at<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling cared for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers encouraging development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling opinions matter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job importance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having a best friend at work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversations about progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning and growth opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs and career advancement are also important engagement factors, evidenced by the following <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250617120710\/https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/employee-engagement-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zippia<\/a> statistics:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>89% of employees who work for companies with wellness programs are engaged and happy with their jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>47% of employees say career advancement opportunities are very important to job satisfaction and engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"37\" class=\"wp-image-107822\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/key-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\">   <strong>Key Insights<\/strong>: The top performing companies \u2013 those that boast an average 70% employee engagement rate \u2013 care about their employees. They clearly define expectations, provide the necessary tools, value their voices, provide ongoing opportunities, and give recognition. Moreover, many implement wellness programs that contribute to overall employee wellbeing and job satisfaction.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>17 Employee Wellness Program Ideas to Increase Engagement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WS-Report-CTA2-1024x535.png\" alt=\"Blue flier promoting WellSteps with a link to schedule a demo.\" class=\"wp-image-107345\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WS-Report-CTA2-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WS-Report-CTA2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WS-Report-CTA2-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WS-Report-CTA2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Increase Employee Engagement with a Wellness Program<\/strong><br>Wellness programs are highly effective at amplifying employee engagement rates. WellSteps takes a holistic approach to wellness with a comprehensive, easy-to-mange program that encompasses all six pillars of wellness. Furthermore, our evidence-based solutions are proven to influence positive behavior change to improve employee wellbeing and employer ROI (in fact, we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/wellsteps-performance-guarantee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guarantee<\/a> a 150% return on investment). So, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a demo<\/a> today to see how we can help improve employee engagement and wellbeing for your organization.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772842493241\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is employee engagement?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Employee engagement is the level of commitment and enthusiasm employees have for their work. Engaged employees correlation organizational success with personal success, and they often go above and beyond to ensure business goals are met.<br><br>There are three levels of employee engagement:\u00a0<br><strong>Engaged<\/strong>: Employees who are committed and enthusiastic about their jobs<br><strong>Disengaged<\/strong>: Employees who are noncommitted and indifferent to their work<br><strong>Actively disengaged<\/strong>: Employees who are disgruntled and disloyal<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772842494888\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the benefits of employee engagement?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">High employee engagement offers many business benefits, including increased productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction as well as decreased absenteeism. Good engagement also improves employee wellbeing, which can lead to reduced healthcare benefit costs for employers.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772842495725\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can you measure employee engagement?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are multiple ways to gauge employee engagement, such as, including surveys, employee net promoter scores, exit interviews, absenteeism rates, and turnover rates. To get a comprehensive understanding, it\u2019s best to evaluate multiple factors to arrive at an employee engagement score you can use as a benchmark for improvement.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772842537883\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can you improve employee engagement?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Employee engagement improvement strategies include clarifying expectations, providing the tools employees need to succeed, and offering ongoing opportunities for advancement. It\u2019s important to create a healthy, nurturing environment in which employees can flourish by doing what they\u2019re good at and passionate about, then recognizing employees for their work. It\u2019s important to think like employees, listen to employees, and remember the role employees play in carrying out your mission. Well-designed wellness programs are powerful employee engagement initiatives because they foster physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, occupational, financial, and social wellness.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773681871730\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can employee engagement statistics help leaders make better decisions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Employee engagement statistics give leaders a reality check on how people are actually experiencing work\u2014beyond anecdote or gut feel. They highlight where teams are thriving, where they\u2019re struggling, and how engagement trends over time. With that information, leaders can prioritize interventions and resources more intelligently.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773681874689\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What types of employee engagement statistics should HR track regularly?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Helpful employee engagement statistics include eNPS scores, survey participation rates, favorability on key drivers (like trust, recognition, and workload), and retention or internal mobility trends. Tracking these quarterly or biannually helps HR see whether changes are working. It\u2019s not about a single number; it\u2019s about patterns.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773681875376\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do employee engagement statistics connect to wellness programs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Strong employee engagement statistics often correlate with well-supported wellness programs, because both are about how employees feel at work. When employees view wellness as authentic and accessible, they tend to report higher engagement, better morale, and stronger intent to stay. Wellness is one lever you can use to influence engagement.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773681875977\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can managers use employee engagement statistics with their teams without creating fear?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Managers can share employee engagement statistics with their teams as a starting point for conversation, not as a report card. Framing the data as \u201cour shared picture of how things feel today\u201d invites collaboration on solutions. When employees see their feedback taken seriously, trust and engagement usually rise.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why are&nbsp;employee engagement statistics&nbsp;important? Statistics are important, we would argue employee engagement statistics are among the most important for companies. Employee engagement in the U.S. hit an 11-year low, with 4.8 million fewer employees engaged in Q1 2024 versus Q4 2023 (Gallup). 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It\u2019s not about a single number; it\u2019s about patterns.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#faq-question-1773681875376","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/30\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#faq-question-1773681875376","name":"How do employee engagement statistics connect to wellness programs?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" Strong employee engagement statistics often correlate with well-supported wellness programs, because both are about how employees feel at work. When employees view wellness as authentic and accessible, they tend to report higher engagement, better morale, and stronger intent to stay. 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