Record 78% of German Workers Now Only Doing the Bare Minimum, Study Finds

Gallup's 2024 Engagement Index reveals a historic low in employee emotional connection to employers, with significant economic implications.

A Gallup study reports that 78% of German employees are engaged in 'Dienst nach Vorschrift,' or doing only the minimum required at work, up from 67% in 2023.
The percentage of workers with strong emotional ties to their employers has dropped to a historic low of 9%, down from 14% the previous year.
Economic consequences of this trend are significant, with estimated productivity losses due to 'inner resignation' ranging from €113 to €135 billion annually.
Trust in leadership has plummeted, with only 21% of employees expressing confidence in their managers, a sharp decline from 41% in 2023.
Despite low morale, many employees remain optimistic about their job prospects, attributed to the ongoing labor and skills shortage in Germany.