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Tool#13 - Early Warning Signs of Employee Disengagement

Author

James

Subject

Employee Engagement

Prompt used to create this resource

Tool 13: Signs Someone Is Drifting You saw this in Chapters 2, 7, and 10. The early warning checklist—what to watch for before someone announces they’re leaving. Behavioral Signs (check if observed): Withdrawal: - [ ] Leaves immediately at end of shift (when they used to linger) - [ ] Eats alone (when they used to sit with others) - [ ] Shorter answers, less eye contact - [ ] Stopped asking questions (Googles instead) - [ ] Hasn’t mentioned anything personal in weeks Disengagement: - [ ] Doesn’t...

Description

This resource aims to equip learners with the skills to identify early signs of employee disengagement and implement effective intervention strategies. The learning goal emphasizes recognizing withdrawal, disengagement, and early exit indicators, ensuring that potential issues are addressed before they escalate to turnover. It includes detailed categories of warning signs, such as social withdrawal, productivity drift, schedule volatility, and future stagnation. The document also explores the importance of open dialogue in maintaining morale and safeguarding institutional knowledge. Through reflective exercises and guided inquiries, learners are encouraged to observe and analyze behaviors in the workplace, applying a structured intervention framework to enhance team dynamics and performance.

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