Quiet Cracking: The Employee Who's Quietly Failing Apart and HR's Blind Spot

The Engagement Crisis HR Can’t See

An employee who appears to be performing at a high level from the outside may be quietly falling apart on the inside.

At a time when global employee engagement has fallen to 20%, Quiet Cracking explores how motivation, creativity, and organizational commitment can quietly erode while performance metrics still appear green.

The report examines early warning signals and the data behind them, while outlining practical steps managers can take to identify and address disengagement before it becomes visible in performance.

Prepared for HR leaders, CHROs, managers, and organizations looking to strengthen employee engagement.