Bored at Work
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A study by Gallup shows that 71% of workers in America are “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” at work. “This research is based on worker responses to 12 actionable workplace elements with proven linkages to performance outcomes, including productivity, customer service, quality, retention, safety, and profit”(1). One of the most shocking facts identified through this study is the fact that “highly-educated and middle aged workers are less likely to be engaged” (2).
I find it rather shocking that such a large percentage of people are not stimulated at work. It boggles my mind how there is no huge radical change within businesses to attempt to remedy the problem. Poor engagement most likely leads to lower levels of productivity and perhaps high turnover rates as well. Both of these results are costly to a business, turnover rates in particular could be costly especially if the position is highly specialized and it could be since many highly-educated workers are less engaged. I think that businesses in the U.S. need to take steps to fix this problem and find a way to motivate their workforce so that they are interested in their jobs.
1) http://www.businessinsider.com/majority-of-american-workers-are-not-engaged-in-their-jobs-2011-10
2) ibid
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