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I had forgotten, until I came across an article recently, how bad the problem of disengaged employees is within the workplace. It caused me to look again at Gallup which has a 30 year history of recording such information (see the link below for more details).

Today, according to Gallup, some 50% of the workforce is not engaged with 20% actively disengaged. In other words around 70% of the workforce is going to work without any real interest in the work they are doing. Gallup points out that this leads to poor morale, low productivity and reduced earnings per share.

Gallup suggest 12 elements that link to management. Look at these 12 statements and reflect on how many relate to you.

1. I know what is expected of me at work.

2. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right.

3. At work I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day.

4. In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.

5. My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person.

6. There is someone at work who encourages my development.

7. At work, my opinions seem to count.

8. The mission or purpose of my organisation makes me feel my job is important.

9. My associates or fellow employees are committed to doing quality work.

10. I have a best friend at work.

11. In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.

12. This last year, I have had opportunities at work to learn and grow.

As a manger it may be worth reflecting if you are doing all the things you need to be doing to ensure yes answers to each of these questions.

If you are not then it may well be that you have a high percentage of disengaged people in your team.

For the Gallup survey have a look at:

http://www.gallup.com/consulting/121535/Employee-Engagement-Overview-Brochure.aspx