Study Reveals a Major Disconnect Between Executives and Employees

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May 1, 2025
Study Reveals a Major Disconnect Between Executives and Employees

Irvine, CA - A recently released national study reveals a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding workplace culture, communication, and leadership. While company leaders often rate their organizations highly, many employees report a different reality-one that directly impacts engagement, retention, and overall business success.

The Org Effectiveness Index: A National Study of Success Drivers and Gaps, produced by Terraform Leadership, finds that executives rate their organization's effectiveness 27% higher on average than team members do. This gap suggests that leaders may believe their organizations are thriving, but their employees often experience misalignment in leadership, communication, and workplace priorities.

The Executive-Employee Divide

While companies invest heavily in recruiting, turnover remains a challenge. This study highlights the connection between effectiveness and retention, with top organizations focusing on:

• Culture Blind Spots: Many executives believe their organizations have strong workplace cultures, yet 44% of employees say leadership is out of touch with the realities of their day-to-day work.
• Communication Gaps: Almost one in three employees (31%) say their manager fails to communicate how their work connects to company goals.
• Leadership Effectiveness: More than a third (37%) have left a job they liked due to a new boss they didn't like, highlighting the need for stronger leadership development.

Why It Matters

"An effective organization isn't just about operations-it's about how well leadership connects with and supports its people," says Angela Lin Yee, Founder of Terraform Leadership. "When executives and employees are not aligned, organizations risk disengagement, turnover, and reduced performance."

Executives looking to bridge these gaps and gain deeper insights can explore more key findings and download The Org Effectiveness Index for free at terraformleader.com/study.

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This release was published on openPR.