The mindset for success

In a recent survey, we asked 400 line managers in UK organisations about the personal development needs of their staff. The managers responded that, to survive the downturn, people in their teams most needed to improve their attitude and motivation. These managers understand that having the right attitude and motivation can make a considerable difference to employee productivity and organisational performance. However, the fragile UK economy has negatively affected attitudes and motivation - and increased levels of stress, anxiety and uncertainty in the workplace. This anxiety has been exacerbated by fears about job security and even, for some employees, whether their organisation will survive. In some cases, morale and motivation have been further eroded by ‘survivor syndrome’ - the guilt felt by those who survive cuts when colleagues lose their jobs.