Engagement to Business Outcomes
Research-backed impact of high engagement (Gallup 2024)
* Comparison of top-quartile vs bottom-quartile engagement business units
Key Findings
What the research tells us about employee engagement
21%
Higher Profitability
Teams with high engagement show 21% greater profitability than disengaged teams
17%
Productivity Increase
Engaged employees are 17% more productive than their disengaged peers
-24%
Lower Turnover
Highly engaged organizations experience 24% lower turnover rates
Research Sources
2024Gallup
Top quartile engagement: +21% profitability, +17% productivity
2024Gallup
Global engagement declined to 21% - second decline in 12 years
2024Gallup
Replacement costs: 40% (frontline), 80% (technical), 200% (leadership)
2026Happily.ai
EX-focused companies can cut turnover by up to 40%
2025Mercer
EX ROI requires integrated data, listening, and manager empowerment
2025WorkTango
90% of employers say EX investment is more important than ever
2025Qualtrics
High-performing EX companies achieve greater revenue growth