Employee engagement among U.S. workers drops below 30% to its lowest point since 2011, according to Gallup. The latest figures show engagement declines by about two points from the prior quarter, with the report also noting a rise in “actively disengaged” workers.
Outlets describe remote and hybrid workers as especially affected. Fast Company and CNBC highlight that engagement falls more sharply among fully remote employees, and that the steepest declines are seen in remote and hybrid roles at organizations that have adopted AI. They also say onsite workers experience a smaller drop. Fast Company adds that changes in perceptions tied to manager support and clarity of expectations worsen, including declines in employees who strongly agree they know what is expected of them and that their supervisor cares.
TechRadar similarly points to Gallup’s lowest engagement level since 2011 and frames AI as a key factor, particularly for remote and hybrid employees. It emphasizes worker attribution to AI, while other sources focus more on Gallup’s measured patterns and the role of manager support.
