Employee engagement isn’t a “nice to have” anymore—it’s the difference between a workforce that merely shows up and one that actively drives your strategy forward. As we move through 2026, the data is loud and clear: employees are tired, distracted, and re-evaluating what they want from work. Leaders who ignore engagement do so at a real cost. Gallup’s latest global research shows only about 23% of employees worldwide are engaged, while low engagement costs the global economy

In today’s HR world, data isn’t optional—it’s essential.  HR leaders who rely on real-time data to guide their decisions save time, mitigate risk, and earn a stronger voice at the executive table. Whether you’re presenting turnover trends to leadership, evaluating training ROI, or identifying hiring bottlenecks, data gives HR professionals the clarity to act strategically instead of reactively. Why HR Data Matters Every day, HR professionals make decisions that impact budgets

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