Research indicates that organizations that prioritize employee engagement during economic uncertainty perform significantly better financially. In fact, companies with highly engaged employees outperformed the S&P 500 by the end of 2022. Each additional point of engagement reported by employees correlates with an increase of approximately $46,511 in market cap per employee.

Clear communication and well-defined goals are essential for unlocking employee engagement. Employees at highly engaged organizations are 46% more likely to view their companies as strong communicators. In contrast, nearly one in four employees at less engaged organizations are unsure of their focus. Effective communication also plays a crucial role in retention, as employees who feel well-informed are less likely to leave.

A feedback flywheel is a continuous system for gathering and responding to employee feedback, which helps sustain engagement. Organizations with high engagement levels see employees 40% more likely to trust that their feedback will lead to action. By combining employee feedback with behavioral data, companies can create a loop that drives meaningful change and improves processes over time.