Times are tough.
So I’ve got rid of one of the kids.
It’s not my fault.
Energy prices. Food costs. Inflation outpacing my wages.
I promised my partner a certain standard of life.
And now I’m in danger of missing that goal and she might leave me and go somewhere else.
So, sorry Tiny Tim. Off you pop.
Don’t worry. I don’t have children.
This isn’t a true story – but it also isn’t entirely made up either.
Some organisations do this with alarming regularity.
Promise performance, dividends and returns.
Then external factors change and make those arbitrary goals tougher or unachievable.
So they’re paid for with the livelihoods of employees.
This normalisation of balancing the books with layoffs is increasingly prevalent and is a key indicator of a culture that values short-term profit over long-term investment and returns.
Many of these organisations then struggle to attract or retain people.
But it doesn’t need to be this way. It doesn’t need to be profit or people.
Having the environment that is conducive to delivering your goals allows you to increase profit AND nurture a fulfilling work environment.
Employee engagement isn’t about a fun workplace; it’s about engaging employees in your purpose, strategy and vision.
It’s about performance.
Need to know where to start?
Drop me a message and let’s take a look under the bonnet together.
