Starting the new year with a bang: Tips for reinvigorating tired, disengaged workers
Deskless workers are feeling burned out and many are at risk of leaving their jobs. Here are some top tips on how to turn this trend around and motivate them to stay
Many deskless workers are shift-based and work in frontline roles in industries spanning healthcare, hospitality, logistics, retail and manufacturing. They make up 70 – 80% of the world’s labour force. Given the current major skills shortages in these industries, it’s important for companies to prioritise retaining your best people.
New research from Boston Consulting Group says that more than four in ten deskless workers are at risk of leaving their jobs and 53% feel burned out at work. The findings show that whilst pay is an important aspect for deskless workers, they are more motivated to quit when their emotional needs are not being met. They want to feel fairly treated, valued and appreciated, and maintain good relationships with their managers. If not, they are prepared to look elsewhere.
The UK has the largest portion of deskless workers open to a new opportunity (49%). After three years of challenging conditions during the pandemic, it’s no surprise that nurses and teachers have especially high levels of burnout. In health care, 41% of deskless workers are either actively (7%) or passively (34%) looking for a new job. Among education providers, 4% are actively looking and 36% are passively looking.
