Everybody sometimes hates their job. So if your employees do not show every day how much they love their work, there is no need to panic. On the other hand, even if they do show it, this still does not necessarily mean you are a good employer.
"In fact, loving their jobs is not necessarily a sign that they have a great job. It is often a mere reflection of their personality: optimistic, positive, and superficial people are happy with their jobs even in the absence of objective reasons," states Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, a recognised expert in psychometric testing, professor of organisational psychology at University College London and newly appointed CEO of Hogan Assessment Systems, on FastCompany.com.
Chamorro-Premuzic considers it vital for employers to know the key reasons why their employees are disengaged. What are these reasons?
1. Incompetent managers
Poor organisational systems promote employees who are interested only in their own careers. They can manage upward perfectly but not downward. Employees thus lack feedback, a sense of purpose to their work and the necessary leadership.
2. Poor career choices
Most people choose a career based not on personality and career potential assessments but rather on inaccurate information and unprofessional advice. They are not aware of their talents even if they are dissatisfied with their careers.
3. Fear of change
Human nature wants routine as it is safe, whereas change induces fear and disgust. Thus many people do not want to leave their job even if it does not suit them.
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