12 May 2005

Wake-Up Call for Thailand, Inc.

Disengaged employees could cost Thailand more than 98.8 billion baht ($2.5 billion U.S.) annually

by Vibhas Ratanjee
If the Thai government is counting on that country's employees to fuel a vibrant, progressive economy, it should be forewarned that its efforts may remain stuck in neutral. A recent Gallup Employee Engagement Index survey in Thailand revealed that "engaged" employees make up only 12% of the country's employee population.
Vibhas Ratanjee is an Associate Partner with Gallup’s Bangkok, Thailand, office.
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