Quiet quitting is not new to the work force, but it is on the rise and is a growing concern for organization leaders. What exactly is a “quiet quitter” in the workforce? An employee who is disengaged, possibly coasting along in their job and doing the bare minimum on a regular basis. Their disengagement may be leading to workplace issues, including lowering the morale of offices and practices.
“People support a world they help create.”
When it comes to employee retention and engagement, leaders, managers, and owners play critical roles. For associates to have a more positive outlook on their work culture and situation, relationship- building is a key step in the process.
Frequent interaction between managers and associates, even a simple “how is your day going?” makes a difference. 75% of associates want a relationship with their manager while only 10% of managers can manage the relationship. Now a days, as professional and private lives are becoming more integrated, a manager’s investment in time toward getting to know and engaging with an associate can make a difference by increasing productivity and decreasing quiet quitting.
How to evaluate your practice and move past quiet quitting:
- Survey associates to identify issues and solutions. Rehmann’s HR (Human Resource) Solutions can assist with an employee engagement survey. It is highly suggested to complete annually
- Observation is key: Open your eyes and ears. Take the extra time to know what is going on in associates’ lives. Everyone is motivated by different communication methods. Listen and look to understand how individuals prefer to be communicated with and what methods spark a positive response. Do they want genuine verbal recognition, a cash bonus, or more flexibility?
- Increase your communication to increase engagement. Keep associates informed of what is going on in your organization. Gaining knowledge and a level of understanding is the first step to wanting to be more engaged.
- Identify the right resources to help. This isn’t a process your organization has to do alone. In fact, having an outside perspective can provide better insight into the true nature of your workplace environment. Rehmann advisors are here to help you find solutions so you can empower your purpose.
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