"People join companies but they leave managers."

David V. Lorenzo: Employee Engagement is Local

"At Gallup, we have done some research that shows that 16% of the US Working Population is Actively Disengaged. This means that on average, 16% of the people in your company are actively working to destroy the culture you are trying to create. Another 55% are stuck in neutral (not engaged). They are waiting for someone to give them a push. Finally, 29% are really into what they are doing (Engaged).

Our research has told us that there is one major factor that makes all the difference in improving this environment – the workgroup manager. People join companies but they leave managers."

Amazing statistics and conclusion.