The State of Workplace Culture & Connection: 2026

83% of employees say culture and the people they work with are the main reasons they stay—but many organizations are unknowingly weakening both. Recognition is inconsistent, trust in leadership is fragile, and most leaders don’t even know their engagement score. This research reveals the hidden culture gaps inside modern workplaces—and what the highest-performing organizations do differently to build trust, recognize people consistently, and keep employees from leaving.

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