Launch of the Global Workplace Report 2025, Powered by WorkL

The Global Workplace Report 2025, powered by WorkL, is now LIVE!

Unlock key insights and emerging trends from the world of work in 2025, drawing on employee data from 120,000 organisations.

The report provides fresh insights to help you understand the shifting landscape of employee engagement, workplace satisfaction, and productivity, which are critical drivers of organisational performance in the year ahead.

Why the Global Workplace Report 2025 matters to you

This year’s findings highlight the trends shaping engagement and performance worldwide:

• Benchmark engagement across regions and industries. Average global engagement is 75%, with India (81%) and the Philippines (80%) leading, and Egypt (67%) lagging. Technology scores highest (81%), Retail and Wholesale lower (71–72%).
• Close inclusion and generational gaps. Disabled employees report lower engagement globally (68% vs 73%), while young workers (16–18) show the highest flight risk (37%).
• Address retention proactively. Global Flight Risk is 20%, concentrated among early-career and non-management staff.
• Align flexibility programs. Hybrid and remote workers are most engaged (76–77%), and men increasingly seek work-life balance and four-day work week options.
• Enhance skills and development programs. Over 27% of employees feel underdeveloped, citing outdated training.

The report also features expert commentary from influential people leaders from industry leading organisations including Zendesk, The Retail Trust, Checkatrade, British Retail Consortium, Chartered Management Institute, The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company, Caliber Inc, Aventum Group, Intergenerational England and PromptAI.

What you will gain

This year’s report provides practical insights to help you:

• Build a more engaged, motivated and high-performing workforce.
• Shape benefits, flexibility policies and development programmes that meet modern expectations.
• Address engagement challenges across different demographic groups.
• Stay ahead of global workforce trends that impact talent attraction and retention.

By understanding the trends shaping employee engagement in 2025, you will be better equipped to strengthen your culture, reduce flight risk and improve productivity in the upcoming year.

View the report now to access full insights and start making informed decisions that will drive success for both your employees and your organisation.