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U.S. Employee Engagement Declines From 2020 Peak

U.S. Employee Engagement Declines From 2020 Peak

Employee engagement has fallen from its 2020 peak, with sharp drops among younger workers as role clarity, feeling cared about and development erode.
Frequent Use of AI in the Workplace Continued to Rise in Q4

Frequent Use of AI in the Workplace Continued to Rise in Q4

Frequent use of AI in the workplace has continued to rise, while overall use has remained level. Use varies widely by industry, role type and job level.
Economic Anxiety Is a Global Problem

Economic Anxiety Is a Global Problem

Worldwide, economic issues dominate people's views of their country's most important problem.
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The World’s Most Important Problem: What People Need Leaders to Hear in 2026

A new global study from Gallup, launched at the World Governments Summit, draws on responses from adults in 107 countries who were asked to express, in their own words, what they see as their country’s most important problem.

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Across 107 Countries, People Say the Economy Is the Top Concern

The report draws on responses from adults in 107 countries, offering the first globally comprehensive view of what people identify as their country’s most pressing problem, and what they most want to see improved. While concerns vary by country and context, four priorities consistently dominate worldwide: the economy, work and employment, politics and governance, and safety and security.

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