Punjab, April 8 -- Low engagement costs global economy more than $10 trillion in lost productivityWASHINGTON, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -Global employee engagement fell to 20% in 2025, down from a peak of 23% in 2022, marking the first time Gallup has recorded two consecutive years of decline in global engagement. Despite long-term gains, including an eight-point increase since 2009, the recent downturn signals growing challenges for organizations worldwide, according to Gallup's latest State of the Global Workplace report. Each percentage point of engagement represents approximately 21 million employees globally. While the long-term trend shows improvement in the quality of work for millions, recent declines are cause for concern.Low enga...