The McKinsey Podcast Who is productive, and who isn’t? Here’s how to tell.
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Nov 16, 2023 The podcast explores employee productivity and the impact of disengagement and attrition in the workplace. It covers topics such as identifying 'quitters' and 'disruptors', the importance of engagement for thriving stars, the costs of disengagement and attrition, and factors driving productivity and performance in the workplace.
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Productivity and Costs
- Worker productivity is down, and labor costs are rising, impacting companies' bottom lines.
- Disengaged employees and attrition can cost an average S&P 500 company millions annually.
Disengaged Employees
- Many employees are disengaged but remain in their organizations, posing a productivity risk.
- Organizations must address this disengagement to mitigate potential negative impacts.
The Quitters
- "Quitters," about 10% of the workforce, are the least satisfied and committed, actively planning to leave.
- Some quitters are high performers being lured away by better opportunities, requiring different retention strategies.