A Leamington training consultant says employees must be given the chance to raise their concerns and employers must take action to address them.
This follows a new report which says more than four in 10 UK employees are considering quitting their job in the next year.
The YouGov research for Investors in People, the organisation that works with companies to improve their productivity - su
ggests a lack of motivation at work is a major problem, with unreasonable workloads, feeling underpaid and a lack of career path being blamed.
About half of staff said they had not been supported beyond their initial induction at work. Meanwhile, more than a quarter of workers felt unsupported by their managers.
Employees that had been with an organisation for just one to two years were most likely to want to leave, the study suggested.
Commenting on the findings, Elinor Wilde from Wilde & West Consulting in Leamington, said: “This research should remind employers of all sectors and sizes that engaging staff and keeping them motivated is key. It is essential to find out about issues before they take hold. Surveys and focus groups give employees the chance to raise their concerns but employers must take action to address them.
“This action is often down to the individual manager so it is vital that they have the confidence and people management skills to support their teams.”
Her colleague Tracey West said: “Companies who invest in their staff have the competitive edge. Managers who take the time to show appreciation for good work, involve teams in decisions and offer support when times are tough keep staff more motivated.”
Wilde & West Consulting specialises in providing management-training courses, coaching to individuals and teams, and courses to enhance skills and facilitate development.
enjoy@wildeandwest.com
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