Here at Pavelka, we’ve all been troubled by the latest report from Gallup, which looks at the state of the global workplace in 2024.

If you still haven’t read it, here’s a quick rundown of the findings. It’s a startling picture…

• A staggering 80% of the global workforce is disengaged

• 65% say their workplace is ‘toxic’

• 83% say they would take a pay cut to be happier at work

…and that’s just the start.

Source ➡️ Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report 2024.

These are more than just statistics – they’re a wake-up call for leaders everywhere.

But how do you begin to face this challenge?

Accept it, own it, but know it’s not your fault 

It’s important to know – acceptance is always the first step towards positive change.

As a leader, you must first acknowledge that these shocking new levels of disengagement exist – and the people you know are unhappy, stressed and disengaged.

But also know this. What’s being reported is a systemic issue, not a collection of individual problems.

The Gallup report has revealed that all our workplaces, as a whole, are failing to meet the most fundamental needs of our people and their wellbeing.

This means it’s not your fault. Because it’s also a problem for leaders just like you, in many other organizations all around the world.

And while it’s not your fault, you do have to do something about it.

Download our new cheat sheet

Want to know your next steps? Where can you go from here?

To help you get a head start – we’ve put together a new cheat sheet around acceptance.

Download it and keep it somewhere you can access it easily. It’s a great tool to help start build your understanding of this issue – with some actions you can work on.

Over the next day or two, why not use this resource to build-up your own thoughts and feelings on this topic – and how it specifically affects you and the people in your teams.

Download cheat sheet ➡️ HERE

Out now – A Guide to Transforming Employee Engagement 

We’ve also published a comprehensive new guide, called A Guide to Transforming Employee Engagement.

This takes the many insights from the full Gallup report, and breaks it down into practical steps you can take to address the issues in your organization.

Download guide ➡️ HERE

More to come…

This is a huge topic. And the Gallup report is going to be our focus for the next few months here at Pavelka.

Please do keep checking in with our blogs, and for the latest updates, sign-up to the monthly email series here.

By first accepting the current reality, you’re already on your way to turn the tide. It means you’ll be ready to make real, impactful changes for you and the people in your teams.