Record Number of German Workers Only Doing the Bare Minimum, Study Finds

A Gallup study reveals a sharp decline in workplace engagement, with emotional attachment to employers at an all-time low.

78% of German employees reported doing only the minimum required at work in 2024, a significant increase from 67% in 2023.
The proportion of workers with strong emotional attachment to their employers has dropped to a record low of 9%, down from 14% the previous year.
Loyalty has also declined, with only 50% of employees intending to stay with their current employer for another year, compared to 78% in 2018.
Economic costs of disengagement, such as reduced productivity, are estimated between €113 billion and €135 billion annually.
Trust in leadership and the financial stability of employers has plummeted, with only 21% of employees expressing confidence in their managers.