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DON'T HATE ON MONDAYS If you would wish for anything right now, what would that be? Peace, happiness, good health, financial security, a strong marriage, or thriving Children? Those are all great things, but what about your job? Or are you the kind that would say, I wish my job would just go away? Or perhaps feel like switching jobs right now thinking the next job will give you purpose and meaning? In an article published in a business journal a couple of years ago, someone wrote that the one thing that the World's five billion working age want more than anything else is a meaningful job. Sadly, data from Gallup poll paints a gloomy picture. According to recent State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. The research further indicates, "The economic consequences of this global "norm" are approximately $7 trillion in lost productivity. 18% are actively disengaged in their work and workplace, while 67% are "not engaged." This latter group makes up the majority of the workforce -- they are not your worst performers, but they are indifferent to your organization. They give you their time, but not their best effort nor their best ideas. They likely come to work wanting to make a difference --- but nobody has ever asked them to use their strengths to make the organization better." If we say 70% of your staff are disengaged with their work how much loss that translates across the department? What's the level of employee engagement at your work place? #MondayforWork #EmployeeEngagement #StaffWelfare

In a time when #stress and #burnout are at an all-time high, it's important to reflect on what makes our jobs truly worthwhile. 🌟 In 2023, 65% of employees felt happy with their jobs, with 20% deeply passionate about their work. 🙌 This depends on factors like salary, meaningful work, respect, and a positive workplace culture. 🌈👏 💬 In this article on Employee Benefit News, Stefan Chekanov, co-founder and CEO of Brosix, and more professionals share what motivates them at work. Read how they find joy in what they do, and boost your productivity, mental health, and career longevity. 📈❤️ https://lnkd.in/ds57gWjA #careerjoy #worksatisfaction #passioninwork #happyworkplace #professionalsuccess #careerinspiration #worklifebalance #stefanchekanov

Ever heard of "resenteeism?" It's a growing workplace trend where employees work with low productivity due to job dissatisfaction. Jennifer Libby, Insperity's district manager, shared insights on the impact of resenteeism and its causes. 💼✨ Read the full article on the New York Post 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3UsCiii #WorkplaceTrends #EmployeeEngagement #Resenteeism #Insperity

Do you agree that being isolated at work can damage your career? This post highlights 5 ways employers can help employees be more social at work. #engagement #social #hrbp https://lnkd.in/gnqJM7Ag

According to new polls conducted in 2023, 50% of workers are languishing in the workplace due to BOREDOM. One suggested nearly 70%. Questions we need to be asking: •What excites you about your work? •What aspect of your job makes you feel exhausted? •What is one thing you would change about your role? •How much do you feel your work contributes to the organization’s goals? Are you one of the masses that may need to reevaluate current roles in search of more meaningful and challenging work? #boredom #burnoutprevention #jobforyou https://lnkd.in/ekR8khdq

According to a survey, over half of #employees identify as introverts at work and have no interest in socializing with coworkers after hours. This article explores how this can lead to negative consequences for both the #workplace and individual careers. #Networking

According to a survey, over half of #employees identify as introverts at work and have no interest in socializing with coworkers after hours. This article explores how this can lead to negative consequences for both the #workplace and individual careers. #Networking

If you think younger generations don’t want to work, you’re not seeing the full picture. It’s not the work they’re rejecting - it’s: - burnout - unfair pay - toxic workplaces They’re seeking roles where they feel: - valued - respected - fairly compensated It’s not laziness. It’s about setting healthy boundaries and finding jobs where their work matters. The problem isn’t work ethic It’s a broken workplace model. #ikokazike #jobsearch #careers

Tired of work? You’re not alone. According to Fortune, “More people are now mulling their options as they increasingly feel overworked and underpaid amid relentless cost pressures. Employees feel so bogged down by work that far more people are considering resigning now than during the mass resignations we saw in 2022, auditor PwC found in its Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey published Tuesday, covering over 56,000 workers worldwide. The report, with nearly half of its respondents being Millennial, followed by Gen X and Gen Z employees, found a staggering increase of 28% in the number of people who plan to change jobs, compared to 19% during the Great Resignation in 2022. Their reasons? Higher workload, career ambitions and new technology wriggling into the workplace. Nearly half of those surveyed said their workload had increased “significantly” in the last 12 months. Workers are also nervous about how much they are being paid, with 43% keen to ask for a pay rise. That’s not all—62% of employees feel like the pace of change in the workplace has also ramped up during the same period, especially as they’ve had to adapt to new tech tools in their jobs and increased financial pressure. To add to the mix, employees’ personal goals to expand their skill set and further their careers are also prompting them to consider jumping ship. Overall, more workers feel better off moving to a new role, hoping to find some respite.” Solution: Share this 3 minute read with anyone you know that is feeling stressed at work: https://lnkd.in/erHRU7cA

💼 Overwork is NOT a Badge of Honor 💼 Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more stories of people getting seriously sick or even passing away due to overwork. It’s becoming a bigger issue, and I think it’s time we start talking about it more seriously. 🥵 Not too long ago, I had interviews with two major multinational companies (which I can’t name). After the interview, they told me they were looking for a “number-oriented” person who could achieve massive results in a short amount of time. For instance, the role I applied for—Recruitment Officer—expected me to recruit at least 20 people per month for various roles like sales, business development, and data analysis. This was for a standard 8-to-5 job, with a salary barely above the minimum wage (UMR).💨 I asked them about the high turnover rates and the lack of work-life balance that I had come across in reviews, and their response was that this has always been their way, implying that overworking was the norm.🥲 This “grind culture”—where working too hard is seen as essential or even a badge of honor—is not sustainable. It leads to burnout, poor mental health, and sometimes tragic consequences. Companies must realize that employees are human beings, not machines. They need to invest in their talent by providing:📊✨ - Continuous skill advancement opportunities - High-quality training and professional development - Motivation that focuses on growth, not just numbers - A positive and balanced work environment that fosters well-being. The companies that stand out as the best places to work are those that are innovative, creative, fun, and progressive. They understand the value of work-life balance, and that fostering a healthy work culture leads to better productivity, employee retention, and overall company success. Let’s stop normalizing burnout and start creating workplaces that put people first. 🧠💪 #WorkLifeBalance #OverworkCrisis #MentalHealthMatters #EmployeeWellbeing #BetterWorkCulture