Identifying and Responding to Employee Disengagement

By Jonathan H. Westover, PhDAbstract: This article examines the pressing issue of employee disengagement in organizations and provides strategies for reengaging disengaged workers. It discusses research showing over 50% of U.S. employees are disengaged, costing companies hundreds of billions annually in lost productivity. Common causes of disengagement include lack of growth opportunities, poor manager relationships, misalignment between personal and company values, and inadequate compensation.