Workplace Challenges
Current realities in the workplace are calling for a change—the kind of change that we exist to effect. Here are some statistics that highlight the state of the workplace today:
Lack of Engagement
Only 27% of workers are fully engaged in their work, according to a CIO study.
Why does this happen?
In many cases, this is not a conscious choice. Workers are simply distracted by the issues they face in life.
Unhappy Employees
12% of businesses will face an employee lawsuit. The vast majority of these legal cases come from former employees.
According to theEAP.com, even when a lawsuit does not go all the way through the legal process, the average cost of an out-of-court settlement is $40,000.
Outside Issues
People bring outside issues into the workplace, such as divorce, domestic conflict or abuse, and addictions.
Divorce
This is not an event, but the beginning of a chain of events, affecting a person for several years. Over the course of seven years, a divorce will cost the employer nearly 1.5x the employee’s annual salary. according to NBJ.
Domestic abuse
A study on the subject reveals that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experience partner abuse. 82% of victims report a drop in workplace performance.
Addictions
Over 26% of employed adults deal with addiction or substance abuse in their family, and of those workers, 42% say that their productivity has suffered as a result, according to AddictionCenter.com.
The Loneliness Pandemic
According to Psychology Today, 47% of Americans say they have no one to talk to about their personal struggles. That means nearly half the population is walking through life—and work—without meaningful support.
Right now, some of your employees are carrying heavy burdens: divorce, illness, grief, financial stress, parenting challenges. And many are trying to navigate those burdens alone.
The days when most people had a built-in support network—family nearby, trusted friends, a faith community—are fading. That’s why having someone who shows up, listens without judgment, and genuinely cares is more important than ever. In essence, the situation calls for a “professional friend.”
THIS IS WHERE A CORPORATE CHAPLAIN COMES IN—A CONSISTENT, TRUSTED “PROFESSIONAL FRIEND.”
Being able to talk about these kinds of issues will lower your risk of turnover, lawsuits, and general employee disengagement.
While there is no guarantee that every issue will be addressed by a chaplain, many will be. It is amazing what a difference a listening ear can make for someone going through life’s challenges.
The good news is that, when the average unhappy employee becomes happy, more than a 20% rise in productivity takes place.
This could be your workers.
This could be your company.
This could be your story.
We’re here to help.
Are you ready to elevate your business?
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