The Importance of Employee Experience
When organizations prioritize the employee experience, they see measurable gains in productivity, innovation, and retention. From shaping workplace culture to designing hybrid work models, HR teams are reimagining how employees interact with their companies.
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Key Data Trends
Highlighting key opportunities for improvement in employee experience.
42%
Employee experience and engagement together account for 42% of turnover intent, highlighting their powerful influence on retention.
34%
U.S. workers reporting a lack of recognition for their contributions
25%
US Workers cite insufficient collaboration or support within their teams
15%
US Workers note unfair performance evaluations
6X
Engaged employees are 5.6x more likely to have high job satisfaction
6X
Employees in positive work cultures are 5.7x more likely to have high job satisfaction
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