Looking to develop an engaged, innovative workforce? Establishing robust organizational processes and adaptability may help. A McKinsey Health Institute survey of 30,000 employees across 30 countries found that when employees indicate their company has strong organizational support along with adaptability and resilience, six times more workers report high engagement and innovation. Senior partner Dana Maor and colleagues note that companies should set shared objectives for the organization and develop a culture of psychological safety.
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A pair of bar graphs depict the share of employees reporting high scores for engagement and innovation, based on their level of organizational support. Seventy-three percent of employees who reported high levels of organizational support also reported high engagement. In contrast, only 12% of employees with low levels of organizational support reported high engagement scores, a sixfold difference. Similarly, 75% of employees reporting high organizational support reported high innovation scores, compared with 12% of those with low organizational support—a 6.2-fold difference.
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Source: McKinsey Health Institute survey of 30,000 employees in companies across 30 countries.
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To read the article, see “Developing a resilient, adaptable workforce for an uncertain future,” December 6, 2024.