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Across the globe, the average work-week is approximately 40 hours. Most employees take a few holidays every year. Approximately 30% of our life is spent in the workplace and given the vast amount of time we spend at our jobs, it is not surprising that certain concerns may arise from time to time.
At Toxic Work Spaces, we reviewed some common roadblocks that workers often encounter. The roadblocks continue to inform our work and guide us on how to advocate for change, offer solutions and finally restore sanity in the workplace.
1. Mental Health in and out of the workplace.
Globally, an estimated 264 million people suffer from depression, one of the leading causes of disability, with many of these people also suffering from symptoms of anxiety. Unemployment is a well-recognized risk factor for mental health problems, while returning to, or getting work is protective. A negative working environment may lead to physical and mental health problems, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism and lost productivity. Workplaces that promote mental health and support people with mental disorders are more likely to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and benefit from associated economic gains.
2. Low Wages
One of the best ways to improve conditions for low-wage workers is to lift their pay, and one of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by generating good jobs in an economy with a tight labor market. When an employee feels that he/she has contributed a great deal to the organization, this can be problematic. Toxic Work Spaces continues to advocate for a rise in the Minimum Wage in Kenya.
3. Lack of motivation and job satisfaction
A 2019 Deloitte survey revealed that only 49 percent of employees are satisfied with their jobs. The impact of this goes beyond high turnover rates. When an employees’ expectations are not met, they may lack the motivation that is required of them to reach peak performance.
4. Long working hours
Every now and then, employees must contribute extra hours to complete a specific task or project. This is often known as Work Until You Drop. Yet, if an employee’s work hours increase to the point where his or her health and/or family life is affected, the employee may lose motivation to work to their best potential. The long-hour culture might just be killing all of us. Half of all employees feel their workplace is unhealthy, and this points to the growing problem of burnout.
5. Conflict
Sometimes people just don’t like each other. I hear from managers every day struggling to deal with interpersonal conflict between and among employees on their teams. This is among the most common and vexing challenges managers face. Negative social dynamics at work—interpersonal conflict among co-workers—cause stress; diminish cooperation; and have a measurable impact on productivity, quality, morale, and turnover.
Founder and Curator
Call me Shi, (Wanjiku Kang’ethe)-Founder and Curator of Toxic Work Spaces.
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