The 2025 State
Of Company Culture

What 12,000 Employees Told Us About Engagement, Turnover, And Recognition

Tiny changes lead to massive results.

We asked 12,000 employees what actually makes them feel engaged, valued, and loyal at work. The answers? Surprisingly simple, and wildly effective.

Get the 40+ page report and reveal the low-lift moves that separate thriving cultures from forgettable ones.

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What’s In The Report?

It’s time to learn about top culture drivers from employees.

Did you know that 71.3% of the employees said they need to feel engaged at work to stay at a company long-term? Employees want decent pay and a company they can get excited about day after day. To create best class cultures, we must close the gap between companies and employees, and that process is simpler than you think.

In this report, you’ll find:

Useful statistics that help you build company culture around engagement, turnover, and recognition
Direct quotes from real employees across the U.S.
Simple action checklists to close the biggest engagement gaps

Engagement Is Flatlining

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37%
Of Employees Say Their Company Is Great At Communication
49%
Of Employees Say They Receive Meaningful Recognition At Work
57%
Of Employees Say They Are Paid Well For What They Do
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Defining engagement is complex, but the solutions to improve it don’t have to be. Download the report to learn how companies are tackling the biggest engagement gaps.

Turnover Is Still Climbing

Forty-three percent of employees plan to look for a new job within the next three months.

Layoffs, burnout, and lack of security are driving talent out the door.

Learn what's driving turnover, and the simple things you can do to maximize loyalty with your most valuable and engaged employees.

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Recognition Expectations ≠ Reality

One in three employees say they are recognized yearly or not at all. Most want weekly or monthly praise, but they’re not getting it.

Recognition remains one of the most powerful (and underutilized) culture levers.

Get the report to learn how often you need to recognize your employees to maximize their output, and what types of recognition they value most vs. the recognition that falls flat.

A bar graph shows that employees want more frequent recognition than they currently receive.

This Report Is For Culture Builders

Are you ready to take the next step in your company’s journey to become a better employer? This report is for:

  • HR professionals trying to move the needle on retention
  • Leaders who want to stop the slow bleed of disengagement
  • Companies ready to become a culture magnet
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