A recent study found workers in North America not only dislike their jobs – they feel trapped in them. The survey, conducted by Right Management, asked nearly 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada to respond to the statement “Sometimes I feel trapped in my current job and want to find a new position elsewhere.
Unfortunately for businesses, the results were clear and showed a vast majority of workers were unsatisfied with their jobs. Around 84 percent of workers said they agreed with the statement – 21 percent said they somewhat agreed they feel trapped in their current roles, while 63 percent said they strongly agreed.
According to Ron Sims, talent management practice leader at Right Management, when workers feel trapped at work, performance declines, engagement drops and a company may even lose some of its employees.
“So it would be a mistake for management to do nothing, or to conclude their workers have no choices but to stay where they are,” Sims said.
Companies that are looking to engage workers and help them find a path to success in a company can use incentive compensation plans to move staff forward. A management team can use incentive compensation management as a way to encourage employees to take an active role in their career development.
By setting up sales competitions and a reward system, executives can motivate workers to move forward in their careers, both in salary and potentially through promotions. Incentive compensation software is a great tool for executives and workers alike and get help increase engagement as well as sales.
When using ICM software, an employee can log on to their account and soon will see targeted sales goals, how many units they have sold for the month or quarter and much more information that can give an employee a real sense of control over their career.
