5 ways to manage disengaged staff

Yet, this is two-way street, with responsibility not just lying with the employee. With depressed productivity a burning business issue, it's shocking that only 12% of employees in the UK, US and Canada have been asked what would improve their workplace experience. 

The research, compiled by Sage People, found similar data to the Gallup poll: that only one in three people at work are fully motivated and productive. 

And with over nine in 10 millennials, who are soon set to make up over 50% of the workforce, responding to the Sage People survey that a positive working environment drives higher engagement and production, the takeaway for employers is clear: action is needed.