Career panic? Listen to the Coach
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Disengagement has been plaguing the workforce for years, showing little improvement in recent times. When your employees are not motivated by their work and feel stuck, they may become mindless clock punchers and start to look for work elsewhere. What’s worse, your company may be stuck with a high turnover rate. How can employers give their staff a boost and get them engaged in their work?
The infographic below -- compiled by MyWorkNinja, a service that connects people with ICF certified executive coaches -- demonstrates how leadership coaches can empower employees with the tools they need to set personal and professional goals, develop new skills, and achieve a better work-life balance, all through individualized career development strategies.
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When you create a team of committed employees who want to evolve, the possibilities for company growth are endless. Check out the full infographic below to find out why leadership coaching is the best method for turning disengaged employees into well balanced, goal-oriented individuals who strive to be their best.
In a dash to get on with your day? Take a look at some of the highlights.
- 67% of American employees say they feel disengaged at work.
- 70% of people who send weekly updates to friends and write down their goals achieve success. Leadership is the hardest skill to find in employees.
- 41% of job seekers want more work-life balance.
- 57% of employees say they prefer corrective feedback, and 72% said their performance would improve if managers provided corrective feedback.
How are you investing in career development for your employees? Share in the comments below.
About the Author: Waldorf, Md.-based Heather R. Huhman is a career expert, experienced hiring manager and president of Come Recommended, a content-marketing and digital-PR consultancy for job-search and human-resources technologies. She is the author of Lies, Damned Lies & Internships and #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle.