Employee Engagement
Workers say they want learning. Why is engagement low when it's offered?
February 25, 2026 · HR Dive

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Workers consistently say they value learning, but participation is often low because development competes with daily workload and limited protected time.
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Both frontline and corporate teams struggle to prioritize training when expectations and role clarity are weak.
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Engagement improves when learning is clearly tied to career growth, offered in flexible formats, and connected to practical day-to-day outcomes.
Source: Workers say they want learning. Why is engagement low when it's offered? · HR Dive