Hassle-Free Management

…I told you so.

My last post on solving attitude problems highlighted the fact that its difficult to get employees to change behaviors, especially when all you focus on is the behaviors.

Today I read with interest an article on SHRM’s website “Engagement, Productivity at Risk for Employees Averse to Workplace Changes”

“Nearly one-third of employees are not able to adapt to changes at work, according to recently released survey results by Right Management, a talent and career management consulting firm. The inability to adapt to workplace change can decrease employees’ level of engagement and effectiveness on the job as well as put organizational productivity at risk for many organizations.”

“Most people have a hard time dealing with change. But, more than that, they lack the specific behavior traits needed to adapt easily to difficult changing circumstances. Assessment instruments can help to evaluate an individual’s propensity to deal with change. Coaching can help them to bridge to behaviors that reflect competence. Understanding and developing the behaviors that help individuals adapt and thrive during change will enable organizations to realize significant benefits and ensure the company’s continued success.”

Companies who want to thrive, rather than be just in survival mode, will make efforts to plan change, ensure their people are change-able, and give clear direction on how to make the changes needed to get where they need to go.

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