More than half of workers say their jobs are stagnant, and nearly two-thirds of workers say they have no desire to take on a leadership role, according to a survey by Development Dimensions International, a firm that specializes in talent management.
Respondents who said they felt that their job was stagnant were twice as likely to say they had no room to advance (32% of those who said their jobs are stagnant vs. 18% who said they aren't), were less likely to say they are asked to do more (14% vs. 27%), and say they are given fewer exciting challenges (3% vs. 26%).
The survey found that 46% percent of workers who said their jobs are stagnant said they "just do their job and go home," compared with 20% of those who don't feel stagnant.
The survey found that 44 percent of workers said they'll look for another job when the economy improves. Among workers who felt their jobs were stagnant, 77 percent said they'd leave for another company if given the opportunity.
"The economy has forced organizations to focus on generating revenue and delivering bottom-line results, but this data tells us they've forgotten about the importance of also focusing on their people--putting their organizations at risk for high turnover, poor performance and low engagement," said Jim Davis, vice president of workforce development for DDI.
