Workers are tired of constant change. Here's what employees and bosses can do about it
Constant workplace change can contribute to employee burnout and disengagement. Here's how to make transitions easier.
TL;DR
- Workers are experiencing change fatigue due to frequent and disruptive organizational changes like hybrid work, layoffs, restructurings, and AI adoption.
- Change fatigue can manifest as resistance, apathy, burnout, increased strain, and lower employee commitment and performance.
- A Gallup survey found that 73% of employees experienced disruptive change in the past year, correlating with burnout.
- To manage change, employers can give workers agency, provide tools, involve them in the process, and communicate clearly about the reasons and effects of changes.
- Training for new technologies like AI can help smooth transitions and reduce resistance stemming from fear of failure.
- Employees can focus on controllable aspects, ask for clarity from managers, and may choose to seek new employment if changes are poorly managed.