Potential Benefits of a Remote Workforce
Benefits of a Remote Workforce The remote workforce has seen explosive growth since the pandemic, and many employees are excited about the opportunity to continue to work from home. While…
On the heels of the Great Resignation, the next big thing in the workforce has been what’s called “quiet quitting.” The term is a bit of a misnomer, as it doesn’t refer to quitting at all. Rather, employees are retaining their positions in a company, but not putting in the “extras” to push productivity. The reasons behind the movement are myriad, from burnt-out employees who feel they have nothing left to give, to those who are simply unwilling to participate in an “above and beyond” workplace culture without appropriate compensation. Call it good boundaries, call it bad attitudes, but with a rising workforce made up of primarily Gen-Z young adults, quiet quitting, as the new moniker of work-life balance, might be here to stay.
So, what’s an employer to do? Last week’s productivity report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that non-farm labor productivity fell 4.6% in the second quarter after declining 7.5% in the first quarter. Productivity growth is vital in the current economic climate, and a decline in productivity could sound a death knell for companies who don’t keep pushing for growth. But in order to keep increasing productivity, employers should keep a few aspects in mind:
Although it might seem dire, quiet quitting is actually an opportunity for employers to pivot in their employee engagement strategies. Here are some strategies you can implement to spur your productivity statistics:
The anti-work sentiment is on the rise, and national productivity is down, but this is matched by a real desire by employees to care about the work they do. Effective leaders can boost their business success by cultivating a connected and engaged team. While these ideas are a good start, it can still be difficult to implement employee engagement into your organizational culture–especially in today’s rapidly changing work environments!
If you want to learn more or need some help with employee engagement to boost your organization’s performance, check out our Employee Engagement Coaching and Training. We can help you create a more connected, high-performing, and engaged team. We can also help magnify the effectiveness of your leaders and managers as they learn how to better engage employees in both the office and/or those working remotely.
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