Fresh data on engagement & leadership:

What HR needs to know in 2025

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The latest Global Employee Engagement Index™ confirms what HR professionals have long suspected but executives often ignore: leadership plays a critical role in how engaged employees are at work. And engagement isn’t just a feel-good factor—it directly affects business outcomes. Organizations with higher engagement see a 19.3% boost in productivity and a 20.6% increase in employee retention¹. 

Good leaders shape engagement → Engagement shapes everything else. 

In this edition, we’ll break down the real impact of leadership, its role in strategic fitness, and how HR teams can turn managers into true engagement drivers. Plus, a first look at the latest global engagement trends. Let's get into it.

Are your managers driving engagement
– or quietly killing it? 

Let's face the facts: Not all managers are effective leaders. Many struggle to engage their teams, and some—without even realizing it—are the reason employees feel demotivated and ready to leave. 

With leadership development high on the agenda for 2025, we're seeing more organizations ditching outdated, one-size-fits-all models and turning to the Leadership Role Compass. Why? Because unlike traditional leadership assessments or rigid evaluation checklists, the Leadership Role Compass is a hands-on, reflective journey that takes managers step by step through: 

✔️ Defining their idea of leadership,

✔️ Reflecting on their leadership context,   

✔️ Gathering feedback from employees, 

✔️ Communicating their insights effectively. 

Are your managers ready to step up? Contact your Customer Success Manager to kick-start the Leadership Role Compass in your organization.

The overlooked (but important!) link between leadership and strategic fitness 

Leadership doesn’t just impact engagement but directly influences your organization's adaptability, resilience, and long-term success. The scientifically validated Strategic Fitness Model identifies two key elements of strong organizations: 

1️⃣ High engagement among employees and managers, 
2️⃣ A performance environment that enables people to work effectively. 

Leaders sit at the crossroads of both. They set the direction, drive change, and shape the systems and culture that fuel engagement and performance. That’s why investing in leadership development is no longer optional – it's a necessity. 

⏰ Time for a strategic check-in? Contact your Customer Success Manager to get started with the Strategic Fitness Model.

Employee engagement trends 2025:
What's actually driving engagement?  

It’s here! The long-awaited 2024-2025 Global Employee Engagement Index™ is out, packed with must-know insights for every HR team. This in-depth report reveals the real drivers of engagement worldwide, with benchmarks to help you measure and improve. Inside, you'll find: 

📊 The latest trends in employee engagement, 

🌍 Industry and country benchmarks to compare your organization, 

📌 Strategies to improve engagement in the workplace. 

Introducing the new & improved Your Feedback environment 

All survey participants now have full access to our new Your Feedback environment – a central hub that makes it easy to find all your survey invitations in one place and gain valuable insights at a glance. You can review your own responses, compare team results, and see how they align with the broader organization. 

Your Feedback puts the information that matters most at your fingertips—clear, accessible, and ready to support your success.  

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Mark your calendar: World-class Workplace celebrations are coming! 

Spring is just around the corner, and so is our annual World-class Workplace event – the perfect opportunity to celebrate the best workplaces of the year.

If you conducted the World-class Workplace Scan and think you’re eligible for a win, keep an eye on your inbox—you might be invited to join us on April 15^th for an unforgettable celebration. 

Haven’t run a World-class Workplace Scan yet? Make sure to do so and get a chance to be one of next year’s lucky winners!

Want to know more? Check out:

• What it means to be a World-class Workplace 
• How to earn the World-class Workplace distinction 
• Last year’s event highlights 

Stay tuned – more details will be coming your way soon.

Until next time,

Your Effectory Team