India Workplace Insights: Leadership, Employee Engagement & Skills

Research and data revealing the leadership, workforce and capability challenges shaping Indian organisations. 

23%

Employee Engagement in India


Only 23% of Indian employees were engaged at work, according to Gallup's 2026 report.

What This Means for Organisations - 

Everyday leadership behaviours may play an important role in how employees experience work.

Source: Gallup · State of the Global Workplace 2026

30%

Manager Engagement in India


Only 30% of Indian managers were engaged at work in 2025.

The Leadership Question - 

How are organisations equipping managers to lead their teams while sustaining their own engagement?

Source: Gallup · State of the Global Workplace 2026.

62%

Gen Z Wants More Manager Guidance


62% of Gen Z respondents in India wanted more guidance from managers.

The Leadership Question -

Are managers prepared to coach younger employees, provide meaningful feedback and support their development?

Source: Deloitte · 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey