A new poll reports that 63% of employees feel disconnected from the workplace. This comes as companies struggle to shape a post-pandemic workplace culture fit for a hybrid world.
According to Robert Walters’ findings, Ireland is facing a “job turnover crisis”, with nearly half of white-collar workers claiming their workplaces have become indistinguishable in the last 12 months. Coming into the office (49%) and subsequent decline in team socializing (43%) are the main drivers.
In addition to the above, the bleak economic outlook (32%) and the lure of emigration (28%) are disconnecting employees from the workplace. “Work done”.
Suzanne Feeney, Country Manager, Robert Walters Ireland said: About calling workers back to the office.
“What’s become clear here is that the traditional tactics that have been used to build a vibrant, inclusive, and social work culture simply aren’t doing it right. Hybrid A world of flexible work and the ensuing decline in office attendance is having a negative impact on employee engagement, and companies need to act quickly to keep employees engaged and attract the best professionals. there is.”
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Unmotivated employees pose a problem not only for Ireland, but also for the global community. According to recent Gallup statistics, an unengaged worker costs the global economy $7.8 trillion in lost productivity. And the global average for employee engagement is 20%, with Ireland trailing behind her at 13%.
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Both Irish employment and foreign investment are at record highs. But employers are still nervous about losing employees or proposing wage increases to keep demotivated employees.
More than half of the Irish workforce can expect wage increases over the next 12 months, according to a recent announcement from the Bank of Ireland. 61% of companies are budgeting for higher salary increases compared to his 2021, according to the results of the Salary Budget Planning report by WTW.
Feeney adds:
“There needs to be a greater focus on the broader topic of employee engagement.
“Employee engagement is a key driver of motivation, commitment and productivity in the workplace. In a business sense, employers need to understand that it actually impacts bottom line.”
