What causes low employee engagement despite high support?

Busywork, unclear impact, micromanagement — support feels good but doesn't ignite passion for the core tasks.

How do you measure employee engagement accurately?

Use validated scales like Pad's (Cronbach's 0.80+), track over time, run mediation analysis on support-to-retention paths.

It's the key mediator, per this data — but pair it with real autonomy and purpose alignment.

🧠 Engineering Culture

Forget the feel-good support metrics. Real data from 297 workers exposes engagement as the silent retention assassin in tech teams.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Engagement mediates support's impact on retention — low engagement kills loyalty despite high support scores. 𝕏
Data from 297 employees debunks HR myths: perks alone don't retain talent. 𝕏
Tech leaders must redesign work, not just add wellness — or face churn. 𝕏

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