2026 Employee Engagement and Retention Report

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2026 Employee Engagement and Retention Report

Find out what keeps your people and what pushes them out the door

More than half of the global workforce is considering leaving their job in 2026, and the reasons go far beyond pay.

Raises and perks alone can’t close the gap between what employees need and what they’re actually getting.

This report, based on a global survey of 4,000 employees and HR professionals, shows what’s really driving engagement and retention this year.

With this report:

Discover what’s really driving employees to stay or switch jobs this year
See how manager connection and growth opportunities shape loyalty
Learn why appreciation is the strongest predictor of retention and belonging
Spot the gaps in your employee experience before they turn into resignations

Every unexplained resignation costs you talent, time and momentum. Get the insight you need to build a workplace people choose to stay in.

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