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How equipped are hybrid workers—and their managers—to succeed in today’s flexible work environment? And what’s behind the restaurant industry’s downturn in ratings? We're unpacking the latest workplace and business insights to help you stay ahead of the curve. Explore the latest trends in this week's edition of Gallup's Front Page newsletter. 

During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in NYC last week, Gallup leaders participated in multiple high-impact discussions, events and collaborations to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges. At a United Nations General Assembly High-level Meeting side event hosted by One Health Trust and other partners, Gallup Managing Director Ilana Ron Levey, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC Foundation, shared preliminary findings on awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and understanding of AMR as a public health threat among select audiences in the United States, South Africa and India. AMR is an urgent global health challenge, jeopardizing the capacity to treat infections and protect public health, and claiming over 1.27 million lives globally each year. This new research can play a crucial role in guiding future efforts to measure global understanding of AMR and can help shape policies to combat this global health threat and protect people worldwide. Gallup CEO Jon Clifton, Partner Andrew Rzepa, and Senior Consultant Kristjan Archer met with Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan to discuss Gallup’s support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and expanding our reach in the UAE, as well as to learn more about Her Highness’ efforts to accelerate climate action across the UAE. These weren't the only climate conversations happening last week — Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation released new data on Gen Z’s thoughts on climate change, and new findings from our partnership with Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll highlighted, for the first time, the true scale of the global issue of open burning. Jon Clifton joined a distinguished panel at Concordia’s Annual Summit to discuss the theme of unity in America during a time of political fragmentation, shifting socioeconomic developments and immense technological advancements. The conversation touched on the importance of public-private collaboration, with Jon sharing insights on the media’s role in informing the public and Gallup’s research on U.S. confidence in mass media. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e4YB6Vb8 Gallup is proud to contribute to these pivotal global conversations, helping to shape a more sustainable, informed and healthy future for all.

We've all heard the phrase, "see something, say something," but does it hold true in the workplace? Gallup research shows that only 43% of employees who witnessed unethical behavior in the past year reported it. Top reasons for not reporting include fear of inaction (22%), fear of retaliation (20%), and negative past experiences (9%). When unethical behavior is ignored, trust and morale suffer, leading to disengagement or turnover. Employees who witness unethical actions are 70% less likely to feel connected to their organization’s culture and 45% more likely to seek another job. Building a culture of trust and accountability is key to boosting engagement and retention. Get our latest insights here: https://lnkd.in/eTncNTnW

Recent research from Gallup and Workhuman reveals that both managers and individual contributors are largely unprepared to deliver personalized recognition, with only 13% of employees strongly agreeing they know how their coworkers prefer to be recognized. If all employees in an organization were better equipped to give feedback and recognition to their peers, the impact could be profound. Employees who strongly agree they know how their coworkers like to be recognized are 2.6 times more likely to strongly agree they have meaningful connections with their colleagues and 2.9 times more likely to strongly agree they feel connected to their organization’s culture. Despite the importance of individual recognition preferences, many organizations still restrict recognition to major accomplishments, projects and work anniversaries. Regular recognition can help managers ease or even eliminate tensions during difficult conversations when critical, negative feedback is necessary. Normalizing check-ins reduces the likelihood that these moments will feel overwhelmingly consequential for both parties. Explore more strategies to transform feedback within your organization. https://lnkd.in/g6DF9xNZ

Though confidence in organized labor is stable, U.S. approval of labor unions — one of Gallup’s oldest trends — has seen a major rebound over the past 15 years. More recently, Gallup research has yielded new insights about the experiences of union members themselves amid this eventful period for the labor movement. This week’s guests include: Gallup Senior Editor Megan Thee Brenan Brenan, Gallup Director of Research and Strategy, Workplace Management Ben Wigert, Ph.D, MBA, Executive Director for Gallup's Federal Government Initiative Mike Ritz, and Secretary-Treasurer and incoming President for the Rhode Island AFL-CIO Patrick Crowley. Led by Gallup Executive Producer and Host Justin McCarthy. Tune in to the latest episode of The Gallup Podcast for an in-depth look at confidence in labor unions — listen in below or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gr5g8APW

Know the news before it's news. Introducing Gallup's Front Page, our weekly briefing that distills the world's most critical findings into five concise charts, giving you the knowledge you need in minutes. We've created a limited-run edition, just for LinkedIn. Dive in and share with a friend.

“Knowing your strengths is essential because the better you understand yourself and how to make those things strong, you’re more likely to live in balance with your WHY.” – Simon Sinek    Decades of Gallup research have found that without an awareness of your strengths, it’s almost impossible to lead effectively. Listen to the latest episode of Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, to discover how world-renowned optimist and NYT bestselling author Simon Sinek leverages his WHY philosophy with a strengths philosophy to find success. https://lnkd.in/gwXtzGeb

Seventy percent of adults said they felt safe walking alone at night in 2023, which is considerably higher than the 64% who reported this in 2013. However, progress has stalled in the past few years, and in 2023, slightly fewer people felt safe than they did in 2020, when a record-high 72% felt safe. Regionally, at least seven in 10 people felt safe in Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Northern America (U.S. and Canada) and in post-Soviet Eurasia. Of all the regions, post-Soviet Eurasia has gained the most ground in the past two decades; almost twice as many felt safe in 2023 (71%) as in 2006 (37%) People continue to feel the least safe in sub-Saharan Africa (51%) and Latin America and the Caribbean (47%). Further, feelings of safety have declined more in sub-Saharan Africa than in any other region over the past two decades. Latin America and the Caribbean, the percentage who said they felt safe has never topped 50% at any point. Uncover further insights about global perspectives on safety in Gallup's 2024 Global Safety Report. https://lnkd.in/gAfp54eX

Research from Gallup and Workhuman reveals that 46% of employees don't receive feedback from their managers as frequently as they desire. Additionally, only 25% of employees strongly agree they receive valuable feedback from the people they work with. This dissatisfaction with feedback isn't because employees resist performance input, but rather because the feedback they receive is neither productive nor valuable. The good news is that when leaders provide meaningful feedback, it has a profound impact, and business outcomes can significantly improve. Employees who strongly agree they receive valuable feedback are five times more likely to be engaged, 57% less likely to experience burnout and 48% less likely to be job hunting. Learn how leaders and managers can personalize and enhance employee feedback and recognition strategies. https://lnkd.in/g6QrPdkT

The media are among the institutions in which Gallup has documented the greatest loss in public confidence. The trend – which predates the Watergate scandal – paints a picture of an institution that was once highly revered and is now hardly trusted. Is this crisis in confidence unique to the U.S.? What role is technology playing in the decline in confidence in the media? And could local media provide a glimmer of hope for the industry? Tune in to the latest episode of The Gallup Podcast for an in-depth look at confidence in mass media from Sarah B. Fioroni, Ph.D., Amy Mitchell, Delano Massey and Justin McCarthy. Listen in below or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gma_Vtzh