ist magazine October 2021

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6 MINDSETS TO HELP YOUR TEAM REBOOT

D id you know that 7.6 mil lion people quit their jobs in the months of April and May of 2021? Reports of loneliness at work are as high as ever. Divorce rates are up 34% from last year. To say people have been “a little stressed” would be an understatement. Let’s dig a little deeper into what the research is also telling us. Nine of every ten employees say they want to work for a more meaningful culture. People want to feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, they want to feel appreciated, valued and cared for. In the midst of so much angst, division and

By Jason V. Barger

uncertainty in the world that seems out of our control, we need to be reminded about what IS within our control. Teams and Companies Need a Reboot. Most teams and companies are still figuring out how to help support their people and engage with them remotely, in hybrid settings and in-person gatherings. With all that people have been navigating, differing modes of communication, the expansion of remote workers, global health, issues of racism, social injustice and equity, political and economic uncer tainty, they are also expected to maximize the experience, product or service that you are delivering to the marketplace. t

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