Findings contained in the most recent “State of the American Workplace” survey conducted by the Gallup organization reveal that the current American workforce was slightly more “engaged” on the job — defined as “involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace” — in 2016 (33 percent of employees) than in 2000 (26 percent), but that 51 percent of American workers continue to be “not engaged” — defined as “psychologically unattached and not contributing energy or passion to their work” — compared to 56 percent in 2000.
The survey results also confirm that workers increasingly are working remotely (“teleworking at home or on the road”). Gallup’s 2017 “State of the American Workplace” is the third in a series of reports that began in 2010. This most recent version highlights findings from 2015 and 2016.
A copy of Gallup’s 2017 “State of the American Workforce” report is available here.
Members of the Equal Employment Advisory Council (EEAC) can read more here.