Use The Latest Technology To Help Disengaged Employees

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So you thought you had hired the perfect person for the job. But over time, that initial enthusiasm gradually waned and their performance went with it. All you can ask yourself is, "What happened?" Believe me, I had a hard time understanding why some of my employees seemed disengaged and became a shadow of themselves. While it's easy to chalk this up to laziness, a bad attitude, or burnout, there are many factors that can contribute to employee disengagement. And it's not necessarily their fault. We've identified five clear symptoms of disengaged employees and the tools you can use to get your employees back on track. Lack of employee recognition Studies show that employees who are not recognized are twice as likely to leave their job the following year. Additionally, employees who feel recognized are more than 80% more likely to be motivated, which improves long-term performance. After all, employees can't read their managers' minds. Even the most confident workers can become disengaged at work if they aren't recognized enough.

Many managers use the Mailing List excuse that they don't have enough time to praise their team. But that can be solved with simple and straightforward employee recognition programs. How to improve employee recognition Recognizing solid performance, effort, hard work, and legitimate accomplishments is important, and there are at least two ways to do this. Use an employee engagement app Of course, employee recognition is ideally done face-to-face. But many managers and employees, depending on their industry and circumstances, may spend long periods apart. In many cases, the only way for a manager to display any type of employee recognition is through some sort of digital solution. An employee engagement app can help in this case. Here are some examples of how you can use this type of software to recognize employee efforts:Managers can send personal messages of congratulations to employees, whether it's a simple "thank you" or letting them know that they'll receive some sort of reward for their accomplishments.

Managers can share updates with all staff to give employees the attention they deserve. Managers can also use a digital solution to put employee appreciation day ideas into practice. Fun ideas to celebrate this day include team lunches, rewards, and thank you videos. The possibilities are limitless. Praise between peers Colleagues should also be encouraged to exchange positive reinforcements and acknowledge each other's efforts. They, too, can use some sort of app to praise each other, building team morale and a positive company culture in the process. But it comes from the top down. Managers must first lead by example and develop these positive habits, thereby paving the way for employees. infographic about communication issues causing disengaged employees and preventing effective leadershipCommunication breakdown A lack of camaraderie in the workplace is one thing, but a complete breakdown in communication is a clear indicator of disengaged employees. Of course, there are great employees who are introverted in nature and work best in silence.