1、Inside Time for High-Trust LeadershipWorkforce culture drives productivity in a divided Europe2Leadership quality is a key differentiatorDifferences in workforce effectiveness are amplified by key challengesEffective leadership is built on trust,proximity skills and psychological safety134Welcome to

2、 the first edition of the European Workforce Study,a comprehensive exploration of workforce culture and leadership across Europe.In this annual report,we delve into the vital role that workforce culture and effective leadership play in shaping productivity,innovation,and competitiveness,offering ins

3、ight based on one of the largest pan-European surveys ever conducted on this subject.Our goal is to equip policymakers,business leaders,and stakeholders with critical insights to navigate todays complex landscape and harness the full potential of their people.Introduction 3Methodology 4Glossary 5Wor

4、kforce culture drives productivity in a divided Europe 6Leadership quality is the key differentiator of workforce effectiveness 13Differences in workforce effectiveness are amplified by challenges posed by employee retention,AI,ESG and hybrid work 23Effective leadership is built on trust,proximity s

5、kills and psychological safety 40Country indicators 55CHAPTER 01CHAPTER 02CHAPTER 03CHAPTER 04APPENDIX 01ContentsCopyright 2025 Great Place To Work Institute Inc.All Rights Reserved.2European Workforce Study 2025IntroductionEurope is at cross-roads,facing disruptions and significant challenges threa

6、tening its security,prosperity,and welfare models.The challenges are multifaceted and systemic,with drivers including geopolitical shifts,climate change,energy transition,disruptive technologies,political and social fragmentation.Resilience and self-reliance are therefore at the forefront of all age