Employee Engagement Improves to 30% but Remains Critical Challenge for Organizations in 2025
TL;DR
Companies measuring engagement more frequently than quarterly are 5X more successful, offering a strategic advantage in enhancing workforce productivity and retention.
HR.com's 2025 report shows engagement improves with frequent measurement, culture focus, and AI use, detailing specific percentages and practices for effective engagement strategies.
Investing in culture, leadership, and technology not only boosts engagement but also fosters a more inclusive and productive workplace for a better tomorrow.
Discover how AI and frequent engagement measurements are revolutionizing workplace productivity, with only 15% of organizations currently leveraging these strategies effectively.
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A new research report from HR.com’s Research Institute reveals that employee engagement has improved to 30% in 2025, up from 23% in 2022, but over 40% of HR professionals indicate the average employee remains poorly engaged, underscoring persistent challenges in workforce motivation. The findings, detailed in the State of Employee Productivity and Engagement 2025 report, emphasize the growing urgency for organizations to move beyond superficial initiatives and invest in core drivers like culture, leadership, and intelligent technology use.
Organizations achieving greater success in engagement are five times more likely to measure it more frequently than quarterly, yet only 15% actually do so, suggesting a gap in proactive monitoring. Culture was identified as the top driver, but investment lags: merely 45% continuously work to improve culture, 41% actively listen to employee feedback, 27% invest in engagement programs, and only 14% train managers on engagement techniques. In contrast, organizations where leaders prioritize engagement report significantly better outcomes, with over 70% of their managers providing regular feedback, building trust, and acting on employee input.
The report highlights the emerging role of AI, with 36% of organizations using it for productivity tasks, showing promise in reducing administrative burdens and freeing time for meaningful interactions. Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator at HR.com, noted that true engagement requires ongoing strategy, not one-time metrics, urging investments in leadership and tools. For further insights, the webcast Staying Productive and Engaged in an Age of Bewildering Change is available on demand, offering additional context on these critical trends.
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