A thriving business requires employees who also flourish in their work environment. However, sometimes staff can experience a disconnection between colleagues and even leadership teams. In addition, about 65% of employees stated that they feel less connected to their coworkers than ever before. This disconnection in the workplace can have serious effects on an organization, including turnover, lower productivity and more. The signs of disengaged workers include low energy, absenteeism, bad attitude, and lack of enthusiasm. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers of a disconnected team.
Employees value and appreciate the opportunity to grow in their careers. If they are not given proper educational and professional development opportunities, they can feel stuck in their current positions and disengaged. Additionally, this could cause a skills shortage among the employees in an organization, giving the competition the upper hand.
Micromanaging often occurs in the workplace. This can make employees feel unimportant and distrusted in their position within the company. As a result, staff members may even experience stress as well as lower productivity, efficiency and creativity. In some cases, they might look for other employment opportunities with better work environments. In other words, disconnected employees can cause high turnover and talent loss.
Disengaged employees can impact a company’s profits, too. When staff have a lack of communication and/or don’t feel appreciated, their productivity can decrease. This ultimately hinders the success of the organization and its profits. For these reasons, it’s crucial to equip employees with the right tools and trust them to meet deadlines and goals. No matter if workers follow a remote, in-office or hybrid schedule, they need to be put first and valued in order for a company to thrive.
To learn more about the dangers of a disconnected workforce, see the accompanying resource.
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