Burnout, first described by Psychologist Herbert Freudenberger in 1974, is all too common 50 years later, especially post-pandemic. Burnout is more than just “being tired.” It is extreme physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion from work. This exhaustion affects both individual well-being and workplace productivity. It...
Disengagement within a company can exact a hefty toll on both financial resources and morale. When employees are disconnected from their work, the ripple effects can have a significant impact productivity and revenue. Research conducted by The Predictive Index® found that a mere 20 percent...
There are three things every manager needs to do when working with their teams. These words should ideally guide their actions when working with others every day. They are, “Listen, Empower, Appreciate." Let’s start with listening. Managers need to ensure that their instructions, expectations, and goals...
U.S. employers added a healthy 236,000 jobs in March, slightly fewer than the monthly numbers during the previous two years, leaving unemployment little changed at 3.5 percent. This indicates employers’ demand for workers is only just now starting to ease in some sectors such as construction...
With unemployment at 3.9% in Dec, and a record 4.5 million Americans quitting their job in Nov, employers must focus on their current people. This goes for clients outside the US too. Keeping people on the payroll is going to be the key to success...
Disengaged employees cost companies $500 billion a year, and US businesses lose another $11 billion annually due to turnover. Is everyone in your organization fully engaged and maximally productivity? Disengaged workers have: 37% higher absenteeism 49% more accidents 60% more errors and defects Each disengaged employee costs...
Companies with highly-engaged employees outperform others with greater profitability, more productivity, lower turnover and fewer safety incidents. Here's some great tips from one of my clients, Continuwell https://continuwell.com/strategies-to-help-employees-thrive/ There’s a simple way to think of it. You need the right people in each job, managed by...
