WEEKLY INSIGHT
Today, we want to dive into some insightful findings from Qualtrics’ sixth Employee Experience Trends report, which gathered perspectives from over 35,000 employees around the globe. Among these voices, over 2,000 are from Australia!
One of the standout revelations is the importance of managing workplace chaos. We all know that a smooth work environment significantly uplifts our experiences, and the data backs this up. Here’s the scoop:
The Impact of Workplace Friction:
- Intent to Stay: Employees who face friction are 51% less likely to stick around…
- Mental Wellbeing: Friction at work can lead to a staggering 38% decrease in mental wellbeing. We all deserve to feel good about where we work!
- Engagement Rates: A 31% drop was noted among those experiencing friction.
- Performance Levels: 21% decrease in performance linked to workplace chaos.
- Discretionary Effort: Lastly, friction contributes to a 10% dip in the extra effort employees might give.
A Closer Look at New Hires:
- Employees in their first six months have the lowest intent to stay at just 38%, a striking gap from the overall average of 65%.
- 39% of employees are contemplating leaving within the next 12 months—a six-point jump from last year.
