Intelligent CXO Issue 38 | Page 32

FEATURE

FATIGUE MANAGEMENT : SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES THROUGH ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE

Change is a key part of growth but taking employees with you on the journey is crucial if transformation is to be successful . Here , Dr Surbhi Sehgal , Organisational Psychologist and MBA Course Leader at the University of Brighton , explains why being able to communicate signs of change early and help employees overcome transformational challenges is essential to future success .
A recent report published by management consultancy , Gartner , titled Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2024 , revealed that because of continuous change , employees are 42 % less likely to remain in their current jobs , 27 % become less responsive and 30 % have lower levels of trust .

Change can be daunting . Whether it ’ s a change that impacts an individual , such as change of job roles or manager , or a more large-scale change such as rebranding or restructuring an organisation , it ’ s essential that people feel supported during periods of transition .

The same report also highlighted that only 8 % of HR leaders are confident in introducing plans to actively manage change and avoid employee fatigue . This suggests that businesses ’ ability to effectively communicate change is a key piece of the puzzle for successful transformations and accelerating growth .
What ’ s often overlooked is the challenge of how change dynamics unfold and how it can impact workplace culture and people . If not managed effectively , change fatigue can negatively impact employees and their overall wellbeing .
That ’ s why it ’ s vital that businesses anticipate , mitigate and manage the risks of change fatigue while introducing new changes and integrate this information as part of their change management strategy .
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