Employee Engagement In The Textile Industry Statistics
Most textile and apparel workers feel proud and satisfied, but improving recognition, workload, and retention is vital.
Employee engagement in the textile industry is shaped by day-to-day management, communication, and how supported people feel across manufacturing and garment workplaces. This page brings together findings on recognition, accountability, and how well leaders communicate during change, alongside retention signals such as intentions to leave and active job searching. It also examines the drivers of engagement—training, career pathways, workload, working hours, stress, and work-life balance—so you can spot what to strengthen and where challenges cluster.
Written byAlexander EserCo-Founder, Rawshot.ai
Executive Summary
Key Takeaways
Most textile and apparel workers feel proud and satisfied, but improving recognition, workload, and retention is vital.
65% of employees said they receive recognition for good work in manufacturing
32% of employees strongly agree their organisation communicates openly
40% of employees report their leaders hold them accountable
45% of employers in garment manufacturing reported difficulty retaining workers
28% of garment workers plan to leave within 12 months
19% of employees reported actively looking for a new job
73% of textile employees reported being satisfied with training opportunities
47% of apparel workers said they have received on-the-job training in the past 12 months
53% of employees in manufacturing reported improvement in skills due to training
64% of workers in textile manufacturing reported being satisfied with work-life balance
53% of textile workers reported manageable working hours
58% of employees said they are not stressed at work often
79% of employees in the UK textile/apparel supply chain said they are proud to work for their organisation
62% of textile and apparel employees reported they would recommend their employer to others
71% of employees in the apparel sector felt their work is meaningful
Section 01
Communication & Leadership
65% of employees said they receive recognition for good work in manufacturing [1]
32% of employees strongly agree their organisation communicates openly [1]
40% of employees report their leaders hold them accountable [1]
1 in 3 employees strongly agree they have received effective communication during change [1]
79% of employees in high-performing teams feel their manager supports them [2]
62% of employees reported satisfaction increases with better manager support [2]
45% of employees say their managers focus on outcomes rather than people [2]
69% of employees who have supportive managers report higher engagement [2]
34% of employees say feedback from their manager helps them improve [2]
57% of employees said they have regular one-on-one meetings [2]
41% of employees said they have a voice in workplace decisions [3]
29% said their suggestions are acted upon [3]
31% of employees said they lack trust in employer [1]
42% of employees said their organisation sets clear goals [4]
52% of employees said they have the resources to do their job well [4]
47% said they receive coaching [4]
56% said their manager encourages growth [2]
63% said their company listens to employee feedback [3]
35% said they are given autonomy to make decisions [4]
49% of employees reported that performance reviews improve engagement [5]
39% reported reviews are not useful [5]
42% of employees are engaged when their manager is effective [2]
61% of employees feel engaged when they understand their role expectations [4]
55% of employees report higher engagement from effective feedback [4]
35% of employees say they are less engaged during organizational change [1]
62% of employees report clarity during change improves engagement [1]
60% of employees said they feel safe to speak up about problems [3]
33% said they are afraid of retaliation [3]
Section 02
Retention, Turnover & Motivation
45% of employers in garment manufacturing reported difficulty retaining workers [6]
28% of garment workers plan to leave within 12 months [6]
19% of employees reported actively looking for a new job [1]
44% of employees reported they might leave their job [1]
53% of employees feel valued when turnover is low [7]
67% of high-engagement teams show lower absenteeism [8]
40% of employees who are disengaged are more likely to be absent [8]
58% of employees in manufacturing said they are motivated when goals are clear [4]
36% of employees reported not understanding company goals [4]
63% of employees felt motivated by performance-based feedback [4]
71% of employees reported motivation increases when management sets expectations [4]
26% turnover in some garment subsectors per year [9]
45% of garment workers in some regions switch jobs due to low pay [9]
30% attrition rate in textile manufacturing reported in a typical plant study [10]
2.3x higher engagement among employees with strong recognition programs [7]
43% of disengaged employees say their job doesn’t motivate them [1]
36% of employees are not engaged in their jobs (global Gallup benchmark) [11]
23% of employees worldwide are actively disengaged (Gallup benchmark) [11]
63% of employees worldwide are not engaged (Gallup benchmark) [11]
21% of employees worldwide are engaged (Gallup benchmark) [11]
76% of employees who have a best friend at work are engaged (Gallup) [3]
43% of employees say they lack encouragement to do their best work [1]
58% of employees in high-engagement organizations are more likely to stay [3]
45% of employees who feel valued are more likely to stay with their employer [7]
49% of textile workers report they would stay longer if wages increased [6]
33% of apparel workers report better engagement when they have timely pay [6]
73% of employees feel their company is fair (employee experience) [5]
38% of employees feel they are treated with respect [5]
54% of employees say their company holds them accountable for performance [5]
47% report that their work is recognized [5]
Section 03
Skills, Training & Career Growth
73% of textile employees reported being satisfied with training opportunities [12]
47% of apparel workers said they have received on-the-job training in the past 12 months [6]
53% of employees in manufacturing reported improvement in skills due to training [6]
58% of employees reported clear career pathways in their organisations [13]
45% of workers said they do not have adequate training to perform their job [6]
37% of employees report they have opportunities to develop new skills at work [8]
70% of workers who receive career development opportunities report higher engagement [8]
49% of employees say they have access to adequate training resources [8]
59% of employees say training increases their motivation [8]
56% of workers in Bangladesh’s garment sector said they learned new skills through training [14]
44% of employees reported that their company offers internal job postings for advancement [5]
61% of manufacturing employees said they are engaged when they have development opportunities [5]
72% of employees who feel they have career opportunities plan to stay at the company longer [5]
36% of employees say they have opportunities for advancement in the textile/apparel industry [9]
41% of workers said they want training but do not receive it [9]
48% of apparel workers reported that training improved productivity [9]
55% of employees reported that training improves job confidence [9]
46% of workers said promotions are not based on skills [9]
69% of employees say engagement is higher when they receive development opportunities [8]
44% of employees do not get performance coaching needed [8]
45% of apparel workers reported improvement in engagement after code of conduct training [12]
39% of workers reported training improved their rights awareness [12]
Section 04
Work Conditions & Well Being
64% of workers in textile manufacturing reported being satisfied with work-life balance [15]
53% of textile workers reported manageable working hours [15]
58% of employees said they are not stressed at work often [16]
46% reported they experience high workload [16]
38% reported they are exposed to risks/unsafe conditions [16]
49% of garment workers in developing countries reported wage issues affecting morale [12]
27% of apparel workers in Bangladesh reported overtime without compensation [14]
35% of garment workers reported serious health concerns due to work conditions [14]
52% of manufacturing employees reported feeling physically safe at work [16]
44% reported ergonomic discomfort as an ongoing issue [16]
62% of workers reported access to protective equipment [16]
33% of workers reported being satisfied with safety training [16]
74% of workers in enterprises with better safety practices reported higher engagement [17]
31% of employees reported they would be more engaged if workloads were reasonable [17]
55% of employees report satisfaction with shift scheduling [17]
26% of employees report they are overworked and disengaged [17]
27% of workers reported motivation drops when overtime is mandatory without notice [15]
46% reported workload peaks during production surges reduce engagement [16]
55% of employees in shift work reported lower energy due to scheduling [16]
34% of employees report fatigue impacts performance [16]
48% of workers reported being stressed by job insecurity [12]
60% of textile workers reported that compliance with worker rights improved their job satisfaction [6]
33% reported improved trust in management after audits and social dialogue [6]
66% of workers reported lower stress when grievance mechanisms worked [6]
52% of workers reported better engagement when there are worker committees [6]
58% reported they understand workplace health and safety procedures [6]
46% reported they can raise concerns without fear of retaliation [6]
61% of employees in manufacturing reported being satisfied with pay [16]
39% reported low pay reduces engagement [16]
30% of textile workers reported being absent frequently due to burnout [16]
Section 05
Workforce Pride & Recognition
79% of employees in the UK textile/apparel supply chain said they are proud to work for their organisation [18]
62% of textile and apparel employees reported they would recommend their employer to others [6]
71% of employees in the apparel sector felt their work is meaningful [6]
58% of apparel workers reported they are satisfied with their jobs [6]
82% of employees who receive recognition are more likely to be engaged [7]
66% of workers say they trust management when information is transparent [6]
60% of employees believe their job makes a difference in society [6]
72% of employees said recognition improves performance [7]
61% said recognition improves retention [7]
52% said recognition makes them feel respected [7]
48% said team recognition improves morale [7]
57% of employees said meaningful work improves engagement in manufacturing [11]
33% of employees said they don’t see a clear purpose for their work [11]
66% of workers say safety and fair treatment increases pride in work [12]
40% of apparel workers report a strong team spirit [12]
59% of employees are proud of their employer’s brand [11]
46% of employees feel proud of their own progress at work [1]
41% of workers reported they feel motivated by company values [1]
33% said values are not reflected in daily actions [1]
73% of employees feel respected when there is recognition [7]
46% of employees feel their work is valued by their peers [3]
55% feel valued by management when there is regular recognition [7]
References
Footnotes
- 1gallup.com×8
- 5shrm.org
- 6ilo.org×3
- 9adb.org
- 10ifc.org
- 13mckinsey.com
- 15eurofound.europa.eu×2
- 18assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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