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2025 State of Employee Engagement Report

Employee engagement remains a central pillar of business success, but it’s facing a critical paradox. To help HR professionals navigate this challenge, Bennie surveyed over 300 HR Advisory members from organizations of all sizes across the United States, with two-thirds representing hybrid or fully remote workplaces.

We asked them to reflect on how they measure and boost engagement, and to share their candid thoughts on both employee and leadership outlook for the year.

Download the full report below to explore insights on how organizations are measuring and boosting their employee engagement. You’ll learn the strategies that are working right now, from manager effectiveness to recognition and retention.

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