Unrest Within the Workforce – How It Can Ruin Your Business

karlmontgomery • February 28, 2017

Last week we saw the shocking departure of the current Premier League winner Leicester City’s manager Claudio Ranieri. Last year Leicester City to the surprise of many won the Premier League commandeered by Ranieri. Through his leadership and management, he brought his team together motivating them to achieve unprecedented success. This year their downfall has been dramatic and when Ranieri was sacked they sat 1 point above the relegation zone. It is rumoured that several senior players in the team went behind Ranieri’s back to the owners with complaints, resulting in his sacking. Building the right loyal team is vital especially when running a business as any unrest within can have negative consequences.

Companies are more likely to excel when their employees work effectively as a team. A team that works together will produce more positive outcomes, whilst the mutual support it creates makes for a more harmonious environment. Good teamwork maximises strengths and capitalises on bringing out the best in each team member, utilising individual perspectives and skills. When employees fail to work together as a team, business initiatives and targets become more difficult to achieve and the workplace environment can turn negative and unproductive. Unrest within the workforce can quickly derail a business, as a negative attitude can spread throughout a team rapidly. Employees can become disillusioned with their work if they feel overworked, undervalued, or overlooked. As the employer or manager, maintaining good staff morale and motivation is the key to success. Rewarding staff when they excel or reach targets will promote a positive working environment. Staff like to feel appreciated but undervalued staff will feel resentment or look for work elsewhere. If you have worked hard in finding the best possible staff, losing them to competitors can have a huge impact on your business. Having to replace staff can be time consuming and costly, whilst being understaffed can result in your other employees becoming overworked and disenchanted.

Finding the right candidates to fit into an existing company or team is very important. Selecting someone that will compliment and excel within your business will make all the difference. Choosing the right applicant will also help with staff retention which will allow your business to grow. Alongside the academic skills you require, finding someone who will fit into your company culture is significant. Creating a good team culture is about establishing a positive atmosphere where people feel engaged and motivated. Team bonding activities can help and as part of the recruitment process some interviews will include a group activity. This allows the employer to see the how the potential employees interact within a group context. By employing the right people and keeping a positive and motivated workforce, you should eliminate any possible unrest allowing your business to thrive.

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