Is Purpose Enough to Keep Employees Engaged?
Most employees say they have a sense of purpose in their work.
So why are engagement levels still so low?
In this episode of Culture Over Coffee, Kate Rehling explores why purpose is an important foundation—but not enough on its own to create an engaged workforce. Drawing on insights from the ENGAGE 2026 Company Culture Report, she explains why employees can care deeply about their work while still feeling disconnected from the organization they work for.
In this episode, you'll learn:
☕ Why purpose and engagement aren't the same thing
☕ The difference between finding meaning in your work versus believing in your organization's mission
☕ Why feedback, recognition, trust, and development matter just as much as purpose
☕ How the Four Engagement Elevators help organizations turn purpose into lasting engagement
Key findings from ENGAGE 2026 include:
- 92% of employees say they feel a sense of purpose in their work.
- Only 34% would highly recommend their company as a great place to work.
- One-third of employees aren't motivated by their company's long-term vision.
- 39% say they don't receive enough feedback.
- 37% don't feel meaningfully recognized.
Purpose gives people a reason to care. A strong culture gives them a reason to stay. Discover how leaders can connect purpose to everyday employee experiences to build higher engagement and stronger organizational performance.
ENGAGE 2026: The Company Culture Report:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/engage-company-culture-report
Beth Sunshine
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