In 2023, Kathleen faced the difficult task of laying off her entire team while feeling trapped in her own job amidst a stagnant tech job market. With rising economic uncertainty due to Trump's tariffs, she's struggled to find a new position that meets her salary expectations. This situation reflects a broader issue affecting many white-collar professionals, leading to decreased employee engagement and morale. Experts note that such disengagement can harm employers through lower productivity and profits, as many workers feel trapped in roles they wish to leave.
"I'm just over it," says Kathleen, reflecting the growing disengagement of employees stuck in jobs they want to leave but cannot, amid economic uncertainty.
"People are increasingly grumpy because they can't change jobs," warns Guy Berger, highlighting the frustration of professionals facing a stagnant job market.
Last year, employee engagement dropped to its lowest level in a decade, and chaos from tariffs could exacerbate this growing dissatisfaction.
Studies show employee disengagement leads to lower sales, higher customer dissatisfaction, and smaller profits, posing risks for both workers and employers.
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