GMJ Surveys

Employee Disengagement Plagues Germany

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The vast majority of the German workforce is not engaged with its work. Though not a hot topic at last week’s G-20 summit, this presents a serious threat to productivity -- and ultimately to Germany’s gross domestic product.

Would You Fire Your Boss?

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly one quarter of U.S. employees -- and 51% of actively disengaged workers -- would sack their managers if given the chance, according to the latest GMJ survey. Engaged employees, however, are far more charitable to their supervisors.

The Innovation Equation

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A recent Gallup study of the U.S. workforce reveals this simple yet powerful formula: strengths development + engagement = innovation. Learn more about this national study and how its findings can be applied to your company.

Who's Driving Innovation at Your Company?

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Your most engaged employees, that's who. They're the ones most likely to improve your business with "outside-the-box" thinking. In fact, according to a national Gallup Management Journal survey, employee engagement has a significant effect on team-level innovation and customer-service delivery.

Worker Disengagement Continues to Cost Singapore

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The number of disengaged employees grew only slightly last year, according to a Gallup survey. But their disenchantment still adds up to billions of dollars in lost productivity for the country. This article tells how managers in Singapore can reverse the trend.

Why Dilbert Is Right

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Gallup research backs up what the comic strip has already told us: The less you like the physical surroundings of your work environment, the more likely you are to be dissatisfied with your job. Read this and other results from the GMJ's latest survey of U.S. employees.

At Work, Feeling Good Matters

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Happy employees are better equipped to handle workplace relationships, stress, and change, according to the latest Gallup Management Journal survey. Companies that understand this, and help employees improve their well-being, can boost their productivity.

Grim News for Japan's Managers

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

More than 90% of the country's workforce isn't engaged at work. And that's just one alarming statistic from a recent Gallup study. How should Japan's executives tackle this problem?

Wake-Up Call for Thailand, Inc.

Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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.

The Limits of Employee Training

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Learning programs alone don't engage employees, reports a Gallup survey of workers in Singapore, where participation in training is on the decline.