Industry Insight: The hidden cost of disengagement

Published on 16 Apr 2026
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A workforce shift is starting to affect how companies perform.

New research from Robert Walters points to an “engagement recession”, revealing a quieter but more dangerous shift in today’s workforce. Employees are still showing up but investing less, as pressure builds beneath the surface. If organisations are reading stability as a sign of strength, what might they be getting wrong?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kirsty Poltock, Country Manager, Robert Walters Singapore to find out how does disengagement reshape execution, decision-making, and growth over time.

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