Problem
Each of the above-selected data points from the employee engagement survey indicates several key areas of growth for the company. Lack of growth opportunities are commonplace at the U.S. branch where only 7.5% of employees have seen a promotion in the last 2 years which is an abysmal number. With leveled positions (i.e. Analyst I, Analyst II), companies can offer promotional opportunities to staff to increase morale. Low morale has translated to the engagement of the organization as employees indicate they are unfamiliar with the company's vision or direction. Low morale and engagement have led to employees becoming less interesting in understanding and therefore contributing to the organization's vision. This may stem from management concerns as senior leadership communicates the direction and sets the vision for the organization. While employees tend to trust middle management more, senior leadership lacks the openness and trustworthiness to have an impact on the employee experience (Employee Engagement, 2021). Each of these data points shows a clear indication that the company is not doing enough to support employees. Change is needed to avoid further decreases in engagement and continued low performance.