The crisis of low effort stems from a documented failure in skills and engagement.
Accepting subpar performance is now the biggest frustration in the modern economy. Global employee engagement is at a historical low of 21% (Gallup, 2024), reflecting a workforce doing the minimum. This is compounded by two skill deficits: 1) a lack of critical thinking required for quality work, and 2) rampant digital illiteracy.
Reports show one-third of workers lack the foundational digital skills (file management, security, basic browser use) needed to thrive in the 92% of jobs that depend on them. This deficit severely limits productivity and economic potential. #DigitalLiteracy #WorkforceSkills #QualityControl #Economics