GMJ Surveys

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.

Engagement Keeps the Doctor Away

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The more engaged employees are at work, the more likely they are to be physically and psychologically healthy, according to the latest GMJ Employee Engagement Index survey of U.S. workers.

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.

All Eyes on Ohio

Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The presidential campaigns are devoting much attention to hotly contested states, trying to discern voter attitudes, particularly toward the economy. President Bush and Senator John Kerry might want to note the mood of workers in one key battleground state, Ohio, where Gallup recently conducted an employee engagement survey.

Getting Personal in the Workplace

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Negative relationships at work may be a big reason why so many American employees are not engaged with their jobs, according to the Gallup Management Journal's semi-annual Employee Engagement Index.

Beyond the Dot-Com Bust

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

For "Generation X" employees, the workplace used to offer seemingly limitless opportunity. Then the 1990s bubble burst, and these young workers started confronting harsh reality. But all isn't lost for these twenty- and thirty-somethings: Gallup's latest U.S. Employee Engagement Index survey offers insights into how companies can re-energize the young and the restive.

Great Britain's Workforce Lacks Inspiration

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The country has a big management problem on its hands: More than 80% of British workers lack any real commitment to their jobs, and a quarter of those are "actively disengaged," according to a recent Gallup survey. This alarming fact has led to low employee retention, high absentee levels, and low productivity. What's worse, the situation hasn't improved over the past couple of years.

Disengaged Employees Cost Singapore $4.9 Billion

Thu, 09 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Gallup's latest national survey finds Singapore's workforce to be one of the world's most disengaged. What does the country need? Better front-line managers.

Bringing Work Problems Home

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

For many employees, it has become almost impossible to maintain strict boundaries between their personal and professional lives. For some, it's a serious problem. While all employees struggle from time to time to balance work and family responsibilities, more than half of all actively disengaged ones -- those who are profoundly disconnected from their work -- report that work stress has caused them to "behave poorly" with their family or friends.

Warning: Corporate Scandals May Demoralize Employees

Thu, 10 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Fears of corporate corruption and its fallout are starting to undermine the confidence of the nation's employees, according to a recent Gallup survey. If employees feel they can't trust the people running their companies, then more than productivity will suffer. Hope still remains, however, among the most engaged employees.

Who Cared?

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

When compassion is called for, your bottom line is at stake. That's what employees told Gallup in our fifth national survey, taken after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Far more employees who felt their companies did an excellent job of responding to the tragedy are engaged than employees who felt their companies responded poorly.

Talk of Ages

Sat, 15 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The best and the brightest in any workplace are bound to share certain traits, such as a sense of responsibility and a positive attitude -- and a sense of engagement. What can we learn about boosting engagement by examining the workplace attitudes of different age groups?

Think Big, Act Small

Sat, 15 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to big ideas about generating wealth in the information economy, it's time for a "show me" mentality to prevail -- as in "Show me the link between your idea and a predictable and reproducible outcome for my business."

The Gender Question

Sun, 17 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Happiness on the job depends on many things, including opportunities to learn and grow. But it also seems to depend on gender. These days, women find more fulfillment in their jobs and personal lives than men do -- and that gap has widened.

What Your Disaffected Workers Cost

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT

GMJ's first national survey found that, of all U.S. workers 18 or older, 24.7 million, or 19%, are what we call actively disengaged. This term describes people who not only fail to be enthralled by their work but are fundamentally disconnected from it. Actively disengaged workers tend to be less productive and report being less loyal to their companies, more stressed and less secure in their work. They miss more days and are less satisfied with their personal lives.