Most employees enter a new job bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. A fresh environment is exciting, coworkers are welcoming, and managers are supportive. Yet after the first year, the honeymoon phase fades away and employee engagement starts to decrease.
Disengaged employees can cause major problems in your workplace. Not only do they underperform, they also create friction for your high performers. It’s up to organizations and managers to identify and know how to handle disengaged employees.