Disengaged workers may be suffering change fatigue; U.S. engagement fell to 29% in Q3 2026
Key points
- One-third of workers surveyed worldwide for Deloitte's 2026 report said they experienced 15 major changes in the past year
- Gallup data show U.S. employee engagement fell to 29% in Q3 2026, the lowest since 2011
- University of Maryland's Joseph Drasin said change fatigue may take years to reverse
One-third of workers surveyed worldwide for Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report said they experienced 15 major changes in the past year. Gallup data show U.S. employee engagement fell to 29% in Q3 2026, the lowest since 2011. University of Maryland's Joseph Drasin said change fatigue is felt at group level and may take years to reverse.
Original report: Human Resources Director ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.