A strong company culture depends on more than strategy and structure, it thrives when employees feel heard, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Yet, as revealed in the Valued Voice Snapshots from ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report, many employees and managers alike are struggling to feel included, recognized, and fully informed.
From collaboration gaps to communication breakdowns, these insights shine a light on where organizations are falling short in amplifying employee voices and the opportunities leaders have to change that narrative.
Your employees are telling you what they need: more listening, clearer communication, and better collaboration.
To explore the full picture of how culture and engagement are evolving (and to uncover practical steps your organization can take to strengthen its culture) dive into ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report.
Valued Voice refers to whether employees feel their perspectives, ideas, and feedback are genuinely heard and considered by leadership. This isn't just about being able to speak, it’s about knowing your input has influence and matters to the organization.
Without open communication, collaboration breaks down, silos form, and innovation suffers. Teams are less likely to share ideas or challenge the status quo if they believe their voices won’t make a difference.
Warning signs include low participation in meetings, limited feedback during reviews, lack of idea-sharing, and disengagement in company-wide initiatives. Employees may also report feeling uninformed about company decisions or disconnected from leadership.