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According to a Gallup poll published in January, employee engagement in the U.S. dropped significantly in 2024, to the lowest point it’s seen in nearly a decade, with only 31% of employees engaged.

Precarious and insecure work is linked to poorer mental health, with financial strain, isolation and lack of support driving higher risks.