According to a recent Harris poll, a third of American workers will look for new jobs at the first opportunity. Almost half of those will do so because they have lost trust in their employers.

What have your reactions to the recession told your employees about your leadership and character? Do you share the gains and the pains? Do you give credit where credit is due? Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for all of your employees who are making a positive contribution? Are your employees involved in decisions affecting their work? Do you value their input? Do they respect and trust you? Will they seek new jobs as soon as the economy strengthens leaving you unable to move ahead? 

If the possibility of a large exodus seems ridiculous, think again. A third of American workers is too many to ignore.

For a lot of businesses, this is, and should be, a scary proposition. Find out where you stand and why. Dig deep to find the real cause and identify the actions that will allow you to make a serious and meaningful change. In many cases, a contingency plan should the exodus occur anyway would make sense. In all cases, don’t just assume or hope for the best.

And don’t simply ask employees if they are happy. If they don’t trust you, do you think they will tell you what they are thinking? All they want is to keep their job until the next opportunity gets closer.

Feeling concerned but unsure how to proceed? Give me a call at 800-527-0087.