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Engagement is Down, Stress Is Up
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- Apr 14, 2026
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- 355
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Summary
In today's episode: Employee engagement is at 20%. Meanwhile, 85% of workers report experiencing stress in the workplace. But people are 4 times less likely to report stress if their manager communicates effectively with them. Leaders are being measured on short-term productivity, not long-term health and culture-related metrics. Engagment is a bad measurement; what's more important for your ability to get results is the ability to activate change. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn