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Are you empowering employees to innovate? Last year, 45% Employees experienced many opportunities to innovate at work—where does your company stand?
The IT sector faces a code red as a wave of
layoffs leaves employees navigating
an uncertain future.
The IT industry, once synonymous with growth and innovation, now finds itself navigating uncharted waters. A surge in layoffs has unsettled employees and fractured trust across organizations. Economic slowdowns, pandemic-era over hiring, and the rise of AI have created the perfect storm, leaving companies downsizing to survive.
But layoffs don’t just affect headcounts—they reshape workplace cultures. As employees grapple with uncertainty, leaders are faced with a critical challenge: How do you rebuild trust and stability when the very foundation of your organization has shifted? This challenge extends beyond numbers—it’s about securing the emotional bedrock of the workforce.
Culture of Innovation by All
The Real Innovation Gap?
It’s Not Creativity—It’s Access
Innovation isn’t just about ideas—it’s about action. People are ready. They’re engaged. They want to contribute. And when they’re encouraged and recognized, that spark grows even stronger. But too often, they run into a wall. They’re told innovation matters, yet they don’t have the space to make it happen.
That’s the real gap—not a lack of creativity, but a lack of opportunity. Too many organizations celebrate innovation without building the pathways for it to thrive. Encouragement and recognition fuel innovation, but they’re not enough on their own. Without clear structures—dedicated programs, cross-functional teams, leadership that clears the way—ideas stall, and potential is left untapped.
If companies truly want innovation to flourish, they need to go beyond inspiration and create real spaces for experimentation and collaboration. Because when people are given the tools, the trust, and the opportunity to innovate, they don’t just push boundaries—they redefine what’s possible.
Innovation Isn’t Just for the Few:
It’s Time for a Workforce Reset
Industries Winning at Innovation Know It’s
Not a Perk—It’s a Practice
The “stay but stray” effect is hitting
tech hard - Employees keep their
seats but lose their spark.
Retention is often seen as a success metric, but what happens when employees stay for the paycheck, not the purpose? Sectors like e-commerce and ITES have managed to maintain high engagement, while software, IT consulting, and services—are struggling.
Employees are physically present but increasingly disengaged, less motivated, and distant from work they once found fulfilling.
For leaders, this is a pivotal moment. Moving beyond simple retention, it’s time to build workplaces where employees feel truly valued and engaged.
The real question is, how can leaders address this disconnect to build a resilient, thriving workforce for the future?
With burnout on the rise, 'silent quitting'
slowly erodes workplace energy.
Burnout is fueling a wave of “silent quitting”—employees are present in the office but mentally checked out. Overwhelmed and unsupported, employees often see exiting as the only solution, even if they don’t act on it immediately.
This disengagement spreads, draining energy from teams and undermining collaboration. Leaders must ask themselves: Are we creating environments where employees feel seen and supported? Or are we unintentionally contributing to their disconnection?
Burnout also reflects what employees value most: clarity, connection, and a sense of purpose. Addressing it isn’t just about solving a problem—it’s about creating a workplace where engagement thrives.
Burnout is pulling the plug on engagement—clarity,
connection, and a voice in decisions
are the keys to powering it back up
This year, burnout is affecting 29% of IT employees—a 3% rise from last year. For two years running, the main causes have been inflexibility and limited involvement in decision-making. Employees are craving balance and a voice in the decisions that shape their work.
When communication breaks down, uncertainty takes over. People need leaders they can trust—leaders who provide clarity, listen openly, and acknowledge mistakes. Without this connection, they feel undervalued and stuck in a system that doesn’t see them.
By addressing burnout through clarity, connection, and involvement, leaders can transform disengagement into renewed energy and commitment. This shift isn’t just a solution—it’s a roadmap to resilience.
The Innovation Engine:
5 Key Drivers for Employees
Is innovation truly part of your company’s DNA, or is it struggling to gain traction?—Companies prioritizing innovation see 2.7X readiness to innovate than those where it’s an afterthought.
The Three Stages of Innovation by All—
Which One Are You In?
Not all companies innovate at the same speed—some move fast, some struggle to keep up. Their Innovation Velocity Ratio (IVR) reveals where they stand.
There are three distinct stages of Innovation by All, each showing how well innovation is embedded across the workforce. Here’s how they compare:
Workplaces That Win Have One Thing in
Common—Innovation in Their DNA
Companies that weave innovation into daily work don’t just spark creativity—they build workplaces where engagement soars, retention strengthens, and burnout fades. It’s not about one-off brainstorming sessions or the occasional hackathon. True innovation happens when it becomes second nature.
The real transformation begins when innovation shifts from being a reactive initiative to a proactive mindset. When it’s embedded in decision-making, teamwork, and problem-solving, organizations unlock real advantages—greater agility, higher motivation, and a culture where employees feel safe to experiment, take risks, and push boundaries.
Innovation isn’t an extra—it’s essential. The companies that embed it into their DNA don’t just keep up with change—they lead it.
Innovation Friction Alert:
5 Barriers Blocking Innovation Momentum
