In recent years there’s been a significant push for employee engagement. The result? Employees are more engaged…and more stressed. In fact, Gallup found that 52% of employees report experiencing higher stress levels than years prior. This uptick in stress is largely due to companies being short-staffed. Why?
A trend in cutting at least 5% of the workforce has taken place across many corporations, including Cisco Systems, Docusign and Estee Lauder. With thousands of positions eliminated, the remaining employees face the risk of burnout from having to shoulder additional responsibilities. This situation makes it challenging for leaders to maintain trust with their employees and retain top talent amidst growing workloads.
Long story short: It’s clear that businesses can’t simply pile more work on already overwhelmed teams and expect positive outcomes.
That’s why workforce capacity planning has become a lifeline for many organizations, ensuring teams reach their full potential (while reducing stress levels) through strategy and optimization.