By: Shawna Wright
Employee morale is a critical factor in maintaining a dynamic work environment. Negativity can be one of the most damaging factors to an organization because it is oppressive, robbing your employees and company of drive, determination and productivity. As a HR representative, you are closely in touch with the employees of your company. They come to you with complaints, concerns and questions. It is your responsibility to sort through these and uncover the cause of the dark cloud hanging over the office.
According to a study conducted by Towers Perrin, the five most common causes of employee negativity are:
1. An excessive workload
2. Questioning managements’ leadership
3. Anxiety about their future within the company
4. Lack of challenging or interesting projects
5. Insufficient recognition
As the sports metaphor goes, “The best defense is a good offense.” Recognizing where employee negativity starts will help you head it off before it begins to adversely affect your business.
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