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Four ways employers let down their employees

Disengagement is typically the result of accumulated disappointments and unmet expectations

    • Overloading employees with excessive overtime because they excel can create a vicious cycle. The more work they handle, the more is expected of them.
    • Overloading employees with excessive overtime because they excel can create a vicious cycle. The more work they handle, the more is expected of them. ILLUSTRATION: UNSPLASH
    Published Sun, Aug 4, 2024 · 09:00 AM

    A FRIEND of mine recently asked me a question: “Why did one of my high-performing staff members suddenly stop caring about his work?”

    This question, while seemingly straightforward, opens a complex dialogue about employee engagement and employer responsibility.

    My response to him was candid and rooted in an often overlooked truth: It is rarely a sudden shift.

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