Our analysis of survey data from over 2.1 million employees across 500+ organizations reveals that reward remains the lowest-rated engagement driver, even in highly engaged companies. Key best practices for creating highly engaged organizations include asking for feedback frequently (45% vs. 26%), showing acknowledgement (20% higher), empowering managers to act (31% higher completion), and embracing difficult conversations (18% more acknowledgments). Top engagement drivers where highly engaged organizations excel are strategy clarity, growth opportunities, and organizational fit. Lower-engagement companies show more employee concerns in these areas, highlighting priorities for improvement.

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