The biggest change expected by UK employees in the next twelve months is an increase in their workload, according to new research released today (12 September 2008) by Investors in People UK.
The research also reveals that employees are already likely to be feeling the pressure, with over half saying that they have seen an increase in their workload over the last 12 months.
Reflecting the tougher business conditions predicted, the research – carried out by YouGov for Investors in People UK, which works with organisations to improve performance – reveals that 69% of UK employees anticipate they will experience some changes in the workplace over the coming year, including increased workload (46%), a new manager (14%), news they may lose their job (14%) or relocation (14%).
The research also found that many employees are concerned about their employer’s ability to manage them through these periods of change. Although 43% of staff with a line manager felt confident that their organisation would make the right decision for the future success of the organisation, almost half (49%) felt that their organisation wouldn’t listen to their views. Furthermore, more than a third (35%) said they wouldn’t feel confident they would be informed of change in a timely or appropriate way and 38% doubted their organisation would be honest and transparent about what was happening and why. Worryingly, 56% of employees say the most common sign of change in their organisation is an increase in meetings happening behind closed doors or hushed conversations.
The research shows that employees want to be managed in a personal way – the majority (68%) want to hear news of change that affects them via a one-to-one meeting with their boss.
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