Employee engagement – every company talks about, but few truly get it right. Why does it matter so much? Why is it at a decade low, especially among younger workers, and what can we actually do about it?

Dana and Rose unpack why engagement is about much more than compliance – it's about real buy-in, open dialogue, and leaders who walk their talk. Whether you’re a manager, aspiring leader, or curious about workplace culture, this episode combines data-backed insights with actionable tips to help you strike the right chord for engagement in your own teams.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(05:38) Practical employee engagement insights

(08:31) Data-driven decisions and engagement

(10:37) Why US employee engagement is dropping

(14:35) How trust between employees and employers is shifting

(16:07) Saying no to 24/7 hustle culture

(19:25) Keeping teams motivated during tough times

(23:21) Communication that actually drives results

(26:26) Making engagement a shared responsibility

(29:44) Why team-level surveys matter more than you think

Links mentioned in this episode:

Gallup: U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low

ADP Study: What is Impacting Your Employee Engagement?

ADP Research Institute

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