Today's Great Resignation is unprecedented and seems scary. But in many ways, it's awesome. People are not just grumbling, they are taking action.
A Microsoft survey of 30,000 workers in 31 countries, found 54% of Generation Z workers, 41% of the entire global workforce are considering resigning from their current job.
While how we work has changed for many people, the basic elements that make work a joy are the same.
Here's a checklist from Áine Cain that I really like that can help anyone assess their current job. It's called "Signs you are in the right job even if it doesn't feel like it"
If you have an unchecked box, determine what action you can take to remedy the situation. Discuss the exercise with a trusted friend.
If there are several unchecked boxes, go find somewhere else to work, where your awesomeness is appreciated.
Leaders,
Virtual work is causing many workers to be less engaged or excited about their jobs and your organization. They are missing out on the impromptu encounters at the office that provided opportunities to collaborate, connect, and build social capital.
They are struggling.
This is especially a challenge for those new to your company who do not have benefit of pre-pandemic relationships that were built in-person.
It is possible to provide connection in a hybrid workplace and have the outcomes listed in the checklist, but it is going to require some changes.
Not sure where to start? Read Disconnected. There you will find that the solution includes smarter, better digital ways of working. This equips your people leaders to manage differently and provides employees information to motivate them to take action needed to find realness, meaning and belonging at work.
About me: I am passionate about getting the workplace culture right. I know that cold hard facts combined with compassion is what is needed to motivate individuals to do the hard work that change requires. I help leaders determine what they need to do to modernize their culture and workplace to make it smart, safe and inspiring. I also train people leaders to role model and inspire development of In Real Life business skills that promote camaraderie, relational equity, innovation and belonging.
Download or order your copy of my book Disconnected for more practical ideas for how to deliver realness, meaning and belonging to your youngest workers. Visit www.colleenmcfarland.us for more information.
Key Points:
- Many workers are re-evaluating their jobs during the Great Resignation; use this checklist to assess whether your role still fits.
- Leaders must adapt hybrid workplace strategies to retain talent, especially among newer employees lacking strong pre-pandemic ties.