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Engagement and Retention Report

Engagement and Retention Report

See what’s driving engagement and retention across the UK, France, and Germany — and why recognition is key to protecting performance and loyalty.

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The gaps leaders can’t ignore

What employees are saying across EMEA regions:

25%

in the UK feel appreciated and engaged

21%

in France find their work meaningful

25%

in Germany feel connected to company values

Engagement and Retention Reports: EMEA insights

2026 Engagement and Retention Report

Employees across EMEA are feeling unseen, unsupported, and ready to look elsewhere — and the data makes it hard to ignore. See what’s behind the drop in engagement and how organisations can start to rebuild. 

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Key takeaways

Appreciation is low — only 23% of employees feel truly valued

Overlooking recognition leads to lost connections

When organisations recognise their people, they build stronger connections, deeper engagement, and better results.

When employees are recognised weekly, they are:

7x

more likely to feel connected to their managers than those employees who are never recognised at work

2024 Engagement and Retention Report

Employees are feeling the strain, and compensation is now a top reason they’re looking elsewhere. But salary isn’t the whole story — see what truly matters. 

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Key takeaways

A recognition program helps improve employee and business outcomes

Emotional salary drives long-term commitment

Culture alignment is a powerful retention lever 

The impact of emotional salary:

33%

more likely to say they are not job hunting in the year to come — even if they’re paid below market rate

2023 Engagement and Retention Report

Employees want flexibility — but more than that, they want choice. When people can work in the way that suits them best, everything improves: engagement, belonging, and commitment.

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Key takeaways

Letting people choose how they work has a key impact on engagement

Recognition is the fastest way to strengthen connection and reduce turnover, no matter where they work 

Across 1,000+ UK employees surveyed:

39%

of employees are not planning to look for a new job in the following year, compared to the 39% global average

2022 Engagement and Retention Report

Employees are stretched thin and rethinking what they need from work. Organisations that prioritise recognition and connection create the belonging people stay for.

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Key takeaways

Employees who feel supported — by leaders, managers, and colleagues — are more likely to stay and perform

Recognition from managers is one of the strongest drivers of belonging

Insights from 1,000 UK respondents:

21%

of employees feel a strong sense of belonging at work, while 17% feel very engaged in the workplace

2021 Engagement and Retention Report

Employees are overwhelmed and rethinking what they need from work. Balance, feeling valued, and connection now shape whether they stay or start looking elsewhere.

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Key takeaways

Only 16% of employees say their employer always acts on feedback

Employees who feel unappreciated are more likely to disengage and job hunt

Since the onset of the pandemic:

46%

feel less connected to their company or colleagues, compared to just 38% who say they feel more connected

2020 Engagement and Retention Report

Employees want to feel valued, supported, and listened to — and when those needs aren’t met, commitment drops fast. Recognition and strong leadership rebuild the connection.

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Key takeaways

Only 50% of companies have a formal way to recognise employees

Leadership must play a larger role in culture building

What happens when employees feel heard:

90%

of workers are more likely to stay at a company that acts on feedback. proving employee listening is an important engagement lever

The global lens on engagement and retention

Find out why recognition and reward are the key to a more committed workforce.

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See why purpose and connection are slipping — and how to turn it around.

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