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AI adoption at work is accelerating, but strategic guidance isn’t keeping up. In just two years, the share of U.S. employees using AI at least a few times a year has nearly doubled from 21% to 40%. Yet only 22% say their company has communicated a clear AI strategy. Only 30% report that their organization has either general guidelines or formal policies for using AI — despite 44% saying their organization is actively integrating AI tools. When leaders communicate a clear plan, employees are 3x as likely to feel prepared and 2.6x as likely to feel confident using AI. Discover more findings on the AI adoption gap and where effective leadership makes all the difference: https://lnkd.in/gKdmQ7xD #AIinWork

Gender gaps in safety remain a reality across much of Europe. Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report shows that five EU countries have some of the world’s largest disparities between men and women who feel safe walking alone at night: Italy, Malta, Greece, Cyprus and the Netherlands. Of these countries, Italy stands out the most. In 2024, only 44% of Italian women said they feel safe walking alone at night — the lowest figure in the EU and the lowest for women in Italy in more than a decade. By contrast, 76% of Italian men feel safe, giving Italy one of the widest gender gaps in perceived safety in Europe. Although many EU countries recorded incremental gains in safety perceptions last year, these findings highlight the uneven progress in addressing gender-based inequalities in daily security. Explore these findings in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: https://lnkd.in/g6D4_jsd

Collaboration isn’t just valuable — it’s essential to teacher growth. New research from Gallup and Walton Family Foundation shows that teachers who collaborate weekly report greater engagement and development than those who meet less often. And while 71% of teachers say peer-led planning meetings are most valuable, many still lack the opportunities they need to learn directly from each other. In fact, 43% of teachers say observing peers is the most valuable development activity, but only one in three report getting the chance to do it. When schools create space for authentic collaboration, they strengthen teacher development and, ultimately, student learning. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggbViFcG 

Gallup joined global leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to advance critical conversations on safety, trust, wellbeing and multilateralism. At the Global Safety Forum, hosted in partnership with the NYU Center on International Cooperation (CIC), Gallup released findings from The 2025 Global Safety Report. Leaders from government, business and local communities examined how safety is built through trust, opportunity and collaboration. At the Concordia Annual Summit, Gallup shared new data on global trust in the U.N. — and joined the CEO of John Templeton Foundation to examine ways societies can collectively build pathways to deeper human flourishing. Gallup also convened a private roundtable, Rethinking Influence: The Role of the UN and Business in Global Problem-Solving, in partnership with Concordia and Bentley University. The discussion brought together policymakers, corporate leaders and development experts to explore new research on the U.N. and Americans’ expectations for business leadership on global challenges.  Thank you to the partners and colleagues who helped bring these conversations to life. Gallup’s mission is to bring data to the world’s most pressing challenges, and UNGA offered a critical platform to advance that work.

University leaders often talk about unlocking student potential. Few, however, can point to figures that demonstrate genuine progress. At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Vice Provost Dr. Amber Williams has overseen a rise in first-year retention from 86.5% to 92% in just a few years — a shift that was anything but accidental. Her approach is to place strengths at the center of the student experience, ensuring that undergraduates are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and later in life. In the latest Leading With Strengths interview, Williams joins Gallup CEO Jon Clifton and explains how a strengths-based philosophy coupled with the right institutional support can turn an aspiration into measurable change. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gkQwgxkp

How does the world feel about the United Nations?   At the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit this week, Gallup CEO Jon Clifton shared new research on that very question. For nearly as long as the UN has existed, Gallup has tracked how Americans view its work. The results reflect a history shaped by wars, peace agreements and moments of global crisis.   Today, just 32% of Americans say the UN is doing a good job. But that's not the full story. When Gallup asked people around the world, half said they approve of the UN’s leadership. Some of the strongest support comes from groups often overlooked in global debates: the youngest, the least wealthy and those in rural communities.   This project is still underway, but these early findings offer a first glimpse. By next year, Gallup will release results from more than 100 countries. Because to truly serve people, leaders must first understand what they are thinking – and giving the world that voice is Gallup’s mission.   Watch the full remarks here: https://lnkd.in/eJy9ZS-x

When it comes to gender gaps, the divide extends beyond pay, leadership and opportunity — it reaches into basic perceptions of safety. In 2024, 67% of women worldwide reported feeling safe walking alone at night, compared with 78% of men. This gap exists across more than 100 countries and territories, from high-income economies to developing nations. Even as global safety perceptions improve and reach record highs, the gender divide remains one of the most enduring inequalities Gallup tracks. Addressing it is essential for progress on peace, justice and inclusion. Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report examines where these gaps persist, where they are narrowing and what they mean for societies worldwide. Explore the full report now: https://lnkd.in/gdK7DjCp

73% of adults worldwide said they feel safe walking alone at night in 2024 — the highest level Gallup has recorded since tracking began nearly two decades ago. This year’s Global Safety Report reveals the paradox of rising safety perceptions at a time of record conflict. Explore the data across 144 countries and see what these findings mean for leaders worldwide. Download Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: https://lnkd.in/gx4uRw2n

Winning is more than a result on the field. It’s vital in a culture that powers innovation.⁠ ⁠ In the latest Leading With Strengths interview, Gallup CEO Jon Clifton sits down with Allison Boersma, president and CEO of Riddell, to explore how her team’s competitive spirit fuels performance and protection, and how her leadership keeps a century-old brand focused on the future of the game of football.⁠ ⁠ Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gKn5bfPD