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Leadership communication has "massive multiplier effect" on engagement

Employees who report receiving clear leadership communication at work are five times happier in their roles than those who say communication isn't clear, new data shows.

Staffbase's 2025 Employee Communication Impact Study, based on a YouGov survey of 3,574 employees globally (including 518 in Australia), also states that 61% of employees who are considering leaving their jobs cite poor internal communication as a contributing factor.

"Communication quality is right up there with salary and career progression as a driver of turnover," Staffbase CMO David Burnand tells HR Daily.

"This isn't a soft skill issue, it's a bottom-line business problem."...

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