The Why Behind Employee Disengagement
Jennifer McMahon
GAICD | Chief Purpose Officer @ Modern People | Board Advisor, Facilitator + Executive Coach
We’ve surveyed our clients and the number one challenge for employers on the other side of COVID is still employee engagement. It’s been around for a while, so we have decided to take a deeper look into what’s underneath this? The why behind employee disengagement….
In a recent interview when asked about their people based challenges, General Motors CEO Anna Barra said: “You need Culture change”.
Employee engagement boosts productivity through increased focus, enthusiasm and energy and research also shows higher engagement results in: lower absenteeism, lower rates of mental health issues, higher retention rates, higher levels of overall wellbeing.
But still employers find it challenging to keep their workforce engaged.
So, what’s the answer?
It’s simple: When an organisation is connected to a higher purpose, one that transcends their own self-interest, it creates a greater sense of meaning where employees are empowered to make a positive contribution.
As humans we are hard-wired for altruism and bringing a sense of purpose into the workplace may be the answer we’ve been searching for.
General Motors CEO, Anna Barra mentioned that every year at Global Safety Week, General Motors has a customer come in and tell their story of how a General Motors product saved their life.
“Stories stay with you…. That’s what keeps people motivated and gives them meaning. It’s focusing on the positive and showing the work we do and how important it is to people’s lives"
Modern People is here to support you and your Leaders in creating culture change and aligning your Purpose and Values in every day behaviours, attitudes and actions.
How can we support you in building your culture?
- We source key people
- We build your Leaders through coaching & development
- We strengthen your teams through high performance training
- We support your leaders and teams will Wellbeing programs
- Need to know where you are now? Our assessment and survey tools may help
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