Global Workforce Engagement Drops as Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Professional Identity

By Tony Martignetti · Fast Company · 2026-07-24

Fast Company reports that employee engagement levels have plunged by 24 percentage points in the last year, falling to 64% in 2026. This trend suggests that workers are not merely exhausted, but are actively withdrawing their personal identities from their roles as automation tak

Fast Company reports that employee engagement levels have plunged by 24 percentage points in the last year, falling to 64% in 2026. This trend suggests that workers are not merely exhausted, but are actively withdrawing their personal identities from their roles as automation tak