Why 90% of Employees Are Disengaged | Joe Morrison on Fixing Workplace Culture

In this episode of the Global Skills Podcast, I sit down with Joe Morrison, employee engagement expert and Founder of Cheer At Work, to explore why 90% of employees are disengaged and what leaders can realistically do about it. Joe shares powerful insights from both talent acquisition and internal culture strategy, explaining why communication, leadership skills, and clarity of purpose matter more than perks alone. We unpack the concept of “happiness spikes” at work, why learning completion rates are so low, and how fear, poor communication, and lack of leadership development are impacting engagement. Joe also shares practical advice for leaders navigating redundancy, low morale, and AI-driven change, plus why presentation skills are becoming one of the most critical employability skills in today’s competitive market. This conversation is a reminder that engagement is not a fluffy nice-to-have — it is directly linked to performance, retention, and long-term business sustainability.    Connect With Joe Morrison https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemorrisonofficial Connect with the Global Skills Podcast Connect with the Host Vanessa Wainwright LinkedIn Visit Our Website https://www.globalskillspodcast.com Send us an email at [email protected]