We are, globally, not super into our jobs. Gallup's 2025 State of the Global Workplace report showed a decline in employee engagement and wellbeing, with 79% either not engaged or actively disengaged.
Kirsty Hulse emphasizes that gazing out a window is not a waste of time, but rather a valuable pause for creativity and problem-solving.
"Going into this election, the country was divided almost 50-50. So that means half of the people in our workplaces are very upset today." Jennifer Dulski, CEO of Rising Team, explains the impact of the election on workplace morale, emphasizing the need for understanding and empathy from leaders in these polarized times to support their employees who are exhausted and disheartened by the results.