Is Employee Engagement on the Brink of Collapse?

Unpacking the 2025 Global Workplace Report

The Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2025 report has just landed.

Call us nerds, but we dropped everything to download it. Like many, we hoped to see improvements in global workplace engagement. After all, increasing engagement feels like a shared crusade among leaders, coaches, and organisations alike.

2025 Global Workplace Report

However, the headlines are grim:

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Employee Engagement

How is Australia tracking?

In Australia and New Zealand, engagement sits at 20%, slightly below the global average. Although this region shows strong economic growth, the emotional experience of workers tells a different story. Many employees feel disconnected, stressed, and under-supported.

The role of coaching in the turn-around

These numbers tell a clear story: we need action, not hope. Coaching plays a critical role in reversing the trends. Through meaningful performance conversations, psychological safety, and managerial coaching, we can rebuild trust and engagement in the workplace.

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Join the Conversation

Natalie and Paula are kicking off a new Coaching Café series with a clear mission: to empower leaders to drive real engagement and performance.

💡 What is the current state of workplace engagement in Australia?
💡 How do we compare to other global regions?
💡 How can coaching turn these statistics around?

Join us on the crusade to lift engagement and create thriving, engaged workplaces!

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