Running on Empty
Your people showed up motivated. What happened next?
78% of employees started their current role motivated. Most aren’t anymore. This survey reveals what’s breaking down, and what leaders can do about it.
What’s inside
Why meaning at work is inconsistent — not absent. 78% of employees started motivated. Only 16% say their work always feels meaningful. The gap isn’t a hiring problem — it’s a leadership visibility problem.
The #1 thing employees say would improve their motivation. It’s not recognition, flexibility, or fewer meetings. It’s something most leaders think they’re already providing.
Why your manager relationships are your biggest untapped lever. 52% of employees point to communication and transparency as the biggest opportunity — more than double those who point to systems and tools.
What generic engagement strategies keep getting wrong. When you design for the “average employee,” you design for no one. The ebook breaks down why one-size-fits-all programs erode the motivation they’re built to protect.
