There aren't many things a person can rely on these days, but one thing it seems to go like clockwork is a reminder that workers are disengaged. The latest data point on this comes from Gallup’s annual report on workplace engagement, released this month, which finds it at its lowest level in a decade. Only 31 percent of U.S. employees describe themselves as “engaged,” dropping two points, to a level not seen since 2014.
The slide is even more precipitous among Gen Z, according to the report: The percentage of workers under 35 who say they are disengaged fell five points. What is driving that decline? According to a blog post on the research from Gallup's Jim Harter, workers are feeling a lack of "clarity of expectations," "feeling someone at work cares about them as a person" and "someone encouraging their development."
If you're an association executive, there are good reasons to be concerned about those figures when it comes to your staff, and the post offers some straightforward advice about how they can respond. Clarify your organization’s purpose; commit to upskilling talent internally; promote and support people on your team with a track record of inspiring and engaging coworkers.
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