Three workers bored at their desks
COVID-19 and a lack of trust have exacerbated the disengagement crisis across generations (stock image).
  • Employee disengagement is a major challenge, costing more than $8 trillion globally.
  • Gen Zers, known for quiet quitting, are leading the charge in setting work boundaries.
  • Workplaces have to invest in building trust and valuing their employees, experts say.

The world's workforce is disengaged, and the "Great Detachment" is looming.

According to experts, employees across all industries are increasingly engaging in "productivity theater" and performative busyness to get through their workday.