How to reengage with quiet quitting modern workers
When faced with adversity, humans naturally tend to give up rather than fight. With the current economic, environmental, and health conditions, people are more stressed than ever and such stress can often be manifested in daily work lives.
Recently, we often hear about “Quiet Quitting” everywhere from media and from friends and coworkers. People are now focusing more on work-life balance, setting priorities and boundaries better, thereby contributing to only what’s required to get their jobs done at work.
The 2022 KFF/CNN Mental Health In America survey findings show that 90% of Americans believe the country is facing a mental health crisis. Economic uncertainty and personal financial situations are the top stressors for all adults, especially for those belonging to low-income households.
The pandemic may have drastically changed the social element of our society — separating coworkers and family members, however, social motivation allows us to find ways to stay connected. Companies might be able to help workers and improve culture by having some measures to reengage in the quiet quitting era.
- Schedule Regular 1:1 Meetings
Weekly 1:1 meetings are a platform for managers to engage with their teammates and address any concerns they may have. Show your employees that they are valued and appreciated and focus on building strong relationships in these meetings.
2. Address Issues Immediately
If an employee brings up a concern and it’s not addressed in a timely manner, they may lose motivation to do well and be engaged. Through open and honest communication, companies can address an issue when it is still fixable and reengage with the team.
3. Use Feedback to Identify Underlying Issues
People often feel reluctant to open up about their issues whether personal or work-related. Anonymous surveys can be a subtle way to identify the underlying causes. Human beings, in general, feel more comfortable expressing themselves anonymously. Use the survey results to understand the issues at hand and take appropriate actions to resolve those issues.
4. Check Company-Wide Patterns
A single disengaged employee may be going through a personal issue in their life, however, if the quiet-quitting culture becomes widespread, you may need to explore the matter internally. Introspect by observing behaviors and gaining feedback to identify company-wide patterns.
5. Step Up as Mentors
82% of Gen-Z workers think quiet quitting is the new norm. GenZers often feel disengaged from their work due to a lack of communication with their managers or peers. Managers can step up as mentors and provide leadership and development opportunities to employees to reengage them.
At CoDo, we focus on forming healthy relationships between you, the employer, and your worker. By simplifying the onboarding process, we allow collaboration and the exchange of feedback. With our training solutions, we aim to keep workers engaged and focused on their tasks.
