Even the most sought-after employees in the job market and the best places to work have those dark and dull moments when the go-to person for all jobs becomes demotivated with the work they do and leaves. In a 2018 job survey by TimesJobs, more than 45 percent of the respondents were dissatisfied with their working conditions and jobs, and over 60 percent were looking to change workplaces.
Demotivation is real and it is high time managers realized the debilitating impact it can have on performance and workplace productivity. In this article we take a look at some of the indicators or signs of demotivation in the workplace. These symptoms can help managers take evasive action at the right time and retain talented employees.
Frequent Absenteeism and Late Coming
Has your ever ready management trainee who was forever up for a challenge turned into a slacker always stuck in traffic? Well, the most glaring sign of demotivation in the workplace is when an employee who performs well suddenly stops performing and drops their performance. Infrequent excuses for coming in late do make sense but when these excuses and no-shows become frequent and consistent, it is time you worked on the situation and came up with a plan.
Constantly Stressed
Employees who are constantly stressed or bored at the job are more often than not suffering from demotivation in the workplace. In such cases, it is highly necessary that you understand the behavior of your employee and take whatever action you can to discourage them from giving into their lack of motivation.
Decrease in Quality and Productivity
An employee who has set the bar high with their quality and productivity will only drop these excellent traits when they’re lacking motivation or are short on engagement. Employees who give stellar quality and productivity standards should be given breaks from time to time to ensure that their high work standards are consistent and don’t drop. Erroneous data sheets, incomplete reports and leftover work every day could be a sign that your employee is demotivated. Fix an interim review meeting to find out the source of their demotivation.
Withdrawal from Employee Engagement Events
Who doesn’t like some good old fun with employees and workplace mates at engagement events? Employees who frequently back out of these events are either introverts or demotivated. In any case, you should be able to tell the root cause of their lack of interest and take action to improve the situation.
We at JS Benefits Group have worked with numerous clients to recognize signs of demotivation in the workplace. You can get in touch with JS Benefits Group immediately to discuss and devise a plan.
