Engagement in the Workplace: A Growing Concern (with Cherie Mylordis) - Ep. 285

In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the team chats to the amazing Cherie Mylordis; discuss the pressing issue of declining global engagement, particularly at the managerial level. They explore the definitions of engagement, the importance of purpose, leadership, and change in enhancing workplace satisfaction, and the new pressures managers face in a rapidly evolving work environment. The conversation highlights the need for organisations to adapt to the changing expectations of employees, especially Gen Z, and offers strategies for fostering a more engaged workforce.To reach out to Cherie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-mylordis/https://nextgenify.com/Chapters00:00 Welcome to 2026: New Beginnings02:37 Engagement in the Workplace: A Growing Concern05:48 Defining Engagement: What Does It Mean?08:33 The Importance of Engagement in 202611:39 Exploring the Drivers of Engagement14:02 Engagement Trends: A Historical Perspective16:45 The Reality of Disengagement: Understanding the Numbers19:04 Understanding Workplace Purpose and Engagement22:38 The Challenge of Retrofitting Purpose25:36 The Role of Managers in Employee Engagement30:26 New Pressures on Managers in the Modern Workplace34:57 Final Thoughts and Insights for LeadersAll Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO....To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠⁠ and sign up!You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: / magical_learning Facebook: / magicallearningteam Linkedin: / magicallearning Youtube: / @magicallearning Have a Magical week!