Work Demotivation: Deserting Employees And Crying Businessmen
After more than two years of pandemic and other chained crises, more and more working people They decide to leave their jobs and organizations are also beginning to hear more complaints about not finding qualified personnel, lack of performance, drain of talent…
And it is that work demotivation among other issues, negatively impacts both employees and companies.
It affects the productivity, commitment and health of the worker, since it leads to a considerable increase in stress levels. Therefore, considering that it not only affects the individual worker, but also the company, it must be taken into account in psychosocial risk preventive programs.
Motivation is a key component to unlocking and achieving true potential, but its triggers vary from person to person.
The lack of challenges is one of its causes Routine and mechanical tasks produce boredom and disinterest in the worker.
It is also important the impossibility of promotion If the worker does not have the option to promote or improve their conditions, demotivation will occur more quickly.
A bad work environment, conflicts between colleagues and toxic leadership are also all too common causes.
In addition, the discrepancy between the company philosophy and the values and beliefs of the worker can cause demotivation.
What can you do as a working person?
Although it must be taken into account in preventive programs for psychosocial occupational risk in companies, you can also have solutions.
Reflect and identify the causes of your demotivation and differentiate it from an existential crisis. Reevaluating your situation, what you have, what you would like to change in your life, and proposing an action plan are fundamental steps for its solution.
Communication with your colleagues and bosses It is essential to find the best solution. Look for support from your colleagues. One of the benefits of social relationships is that they help us improve our mood.
It is unlikely that your work has nothing positive or that you like Paying attention to what you do like will make it easier for you to feel more comfortable or less overwhelmed.
Don’t compare yourself Thinking that you work more but get the same, or less, than your other colleagues could affect your self-esteem and self-efficacy, making you frustrated and creating a bad work environment.
Work on your intrinsic motivation Set realistic goals every day at work, meeting them will make you feel that it was worth it, which can reinforce your effort in the short term.
Dedicate yourself leisure time and self-care outside of work you will be able to reconnect with yourself and disconnect from daily stress and overwhelm.
Nevertheless, no job is worth it at the cost of your health If you are clear that the best thing for you is to leave and change, draw up an “exit plan.” Planning it in your free time will prevent you from saturation, increased anxiety and constant negative thoughts while you work.
What can you do as a company?
Simple: complies with the LPRL (Occupational Risk Prevention Law). As a company, it is not difficult to understand that a stressed and dissatisfied employee will work worse.
But, in addition, the LPRL (Occupational Risk Prevention Law) requires you to comply and prevent, and yes, The Law includes Psychosocial Risks
As a working person, stress and apathy, in the long run, can have a very negative impact on you, your health and quality of life.
If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out From Work Psychology, Organizations and HR, specialized professional psychologists, we know and can help.
