Employee engagement | 90% of UK workers feel 'unenthused' by work - how can managers change this?

According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report, nearly 90% of UK workers are unenthused by their job.

The UK rate of employee engagement is at 10 percent, making it one of the lowest engaged countries in Europe, with the US reporting triple the number of engaged workers. But poor worker engagement isn’t unique to the UK, with 13% of employees across Europe feeling engaged – France (7 percent) and Italy (5 percent) reporting the lowest numbers.

As HR practitioners, you play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience within your organisation. A key aspect of your responsibility lies in equipping managers with the knowledge and tools to improve employee engagement.

Engaged employees are not only more productive but also more loyal and committed. What are some actionable strategies that managers can implement to enhance employee engagement?