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Summary.
October 2026 data out of Gallup shows that employee engagement in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years. This collection of HBR articles aims to help companies ensure people
Employee engagement in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years. According to Gallup’s latest numbers, just 29% of employees were engaged in the third quarter of 2026, a level not seen since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. This is down from 31% the previous quarter and a peak of 36% in 2020.
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