Top insights on employee engagement & team dynamics

7 years of data. 500+ organizations. 2 million connections. We distilled everything into one actionable guide on what actually drives engagement, belonging, and retention through meaningful workplace relationships.

What you will learn

What drives participation: the data behind 85%+ opt-in rates
The real impact of informal connections on retention & belonging
Cross-team networking: how siloed organizations break barriers
Onboarding buddies: reducing time-to-productivity by 40%
DEI & inclusion programs: measurable outcomes from peer matching
Hybrid & remote work: maintaining culture without proximity

500+

companies analyzed

2M+

connections facilitated

7 years

of data since 2018

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What you will find inside

5 chapters packed with exclusive data, real company examples, and actionable frameworks.

The state of employee engagement

Why traditional engagement tools fall short, and what the latest research says about the role of social capital in the workplace.

Internal networking at scale

How leading organizations use smart matching to foster cross-functional relationships, beyond the org chart.

Key indicators & benchmarks

Industry data on participation rates, meeting quality scores, NPS, and their correlation with retention and performance.

Program playbooks that work

Proven frameworks for onboarding, mentoring, DEI, leadership access, and culture rituals, with real company examples.

Measuring ROI

How to quantify the business impact of connection programs and build the case for executive sponsorship.