Posts Tagged 'employee disengagement'

Sep

25

Employee Engagement – The Dirty Secret Everyone Knows But Few Are Making Efforts To Solve

Each year I see companies spend thousands of dollars on employee engagement surveys, and I watch managers hold their breath waiting for the results only to realize their employees are like the majority of the working population – DISENGAGED.

According to Gallup, 67% of employees worldwide are disengaged, and 51% …

Aug

30

Proof a Strong Culture Creates a Winning Team

One of the complaints I hear online and during coaching sessions is around the difficulty of hiring and retaining talent.  With 67% of the working population disengaged at work and 51% of employees looking for a job change, it’s clear more than half of today’s workforce isn’t satisfied in …

Sep

6

Who says there is no “I” in TEAM?

It is commonly said, there is no “I” in team which is true when you spell it; but there is no “O” or “U” either so why does “I” get so much attention?  It’s because we have overvalued a vowel to make a point.  This cute little saying has been …

Mar

26

In the Office – Means to an End (repost)

We spend countless hours and thousands of dollars taking classes to train for a “job”, and then we choose a career based on what we learn instead of who we are. When you ask most students “WHY” they chose to attend college they say, “Because I need a degree to …

Feb

26

In the Office – I feel like something is missing

Q. I work in human resources for a large company and I love my work but something is missing.  I’m looking for a new job, but fear I will leave my current employer only to feel unfulfilled somewhere else. I’m not sure what to do.

A.  Great question! Fear of …

Oct

9

In The Office – I’m Burned Out!

Q. Although I get two weeks vacation each year, our company is struggling, so this year I didn’t take my vacation. I’m totally burned out and still don’t feel like I can leave without risking my job; what do I do?

A. Your dedication, although commendable, is detrimental to you …

Sep

19

Case Study: Coaching for Sales

Situation: 

After four years as a salesperson this client experienced increased stress, a reduction in productivity and complete lack of fulfillment at work. The joy of helping people was overshadowed by fears of an ever-changing market, industry distrust and office politics. Meanwhile a lack of closed sales and increased professional …

May

17

No More “Paper Dolls” – Avoiding a Bad Hire

Have you ever hired someone who looked great on paper but turned out to be a disappointment in the office? I refer to those lackluster hires as “paper dolls.” The annual Gallup Employee Engagement Survey indicates 68% of the American working population is disengaged or actively disengaged in their work. …