20 signs of staff disengagement and how to address them
If you’re struggling with employee morale, these tips can help you spot a disengaged team member and reignite their motivation.
CONSISTENT LATENESS
Tardiness is a telltale sign of disengagement, especially among less mature employees. Who can blame them for showing up late to a place they aren’t inspired by, where the work feels humdrum or too much? Or maybe there’s coworker friction. People vote with their feet, and if they are dragging their feet to get to work, you’ve got an issue. The solution is to ask, “Why are you late? What’s going on?” - Arar Han, Sabot Family Companies
Extract from: 20 signs of staff disengagement and how to address them published on FAST COMPANY EXECUTIVE BOARD | 01-16-2025