by bswift Insights

In 2024, employee engagement was at its lowest level in a decade. The data is clear: People aren’t excited about the work they are doing, with younger employees feeling the brunt of this demotivation.

This sharp drop-off in engagement casts a worrisome forecast for the future. At the dawn of their careers, shouldn’t this be the time young people feel the most inspired? Does this necessarily lead to stagnancy for your organization moving forward?

Unpacking the Causes of Employee Disengagement

As you might have guessed, this widespread apathy didn’t just come from nowhere. With employee disengagement still on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s important to take a closer, critical look at how inflexible office practices and rigid workplace models can hinder engagement, erode company culture, and hurt organizations. By identifying the causes of employee burnout, you can take measures to help reverse it.

What are some of these potential solutions? From adopting benefits that make people feel valued to communicating clearly to rebuild trust, this article unpacks the major forces behind the employee engagement crisis and how you can bolster morale. Use these insights to spark renewed energy across your organization—a motivated workplace is also a happy, successful one!

What You’ll Learn About Employee Disengagement:

• The difference between unengaged and actively disengaged workers
• Long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
• Why we may be heading into a second Great Resignation
• Different ways to promote flexibility in the workday
• How to give effective performance feedback
• Fostering a culture of genuine care