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The Global Workplace Joy Index

Employee joy has a measurable impact on engagement, wellbeing, productivity and retention. Learn about the impact and weight of joy in the workplace in markets around the globe.

Global Report

Workplace joy is a business advantage – and it starts with understanding what drives it.

Discover the Global Workplace Joy Index, drawing on insights from 26,000 employees and HR leaders to explore how everyday experiences shape workplace joy, wellbeing and culture.

The report unpacks the interconnected factors behind joy at work – from energy and enthusiasm to connection, appreciation, purpose and engagement. It shows how joy varies around the world, giving HR leaders a clearer picture of where it thrives and where it breaks down.

Inside the report:

  • The ten measures used to create the 0–100 Joy Index, including energy, purpose, connection and burnout
  • How workplace joy varies across regions, from a score of 73 in South Asia (India) to 47 in East Asia (Japan)
  • How expectations of staying with an employer and feeling more productive differ between High Joy and Low Joy workers
  • Why workplace joy is a strategic performance driver – and how it relates to retention, productivity and employee advocacy
  • How workplace joy differs across markets, and why employee experiences can be misunderstood by HR leaders

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The 2026 Workplace Joy Index: A Focus on the U.S. | RGER Research

Explore the U.S. Findings

Want to see what the global workplace joy findings look like in the U.S.? Explore this mini report for insights from 1,000 U.S. employees and 1,000 HR leaders—including how workplace joy connects to retention and productivity, and the role benefits and recognition can play. Download the U.S. report to discover what organizations can do to make joy at work a practical priority. 

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