Fighting the Great Resignation with Digital Coaching

The “great resignation” is no joke. A recent survey of 2,000 employees found that a quarter were planning to resign on account of the pandemic, and that number has likely increased in the last few weeks. Employers are looking for ways to prevent this “great resignation,” and one solution is digital coaching which offers virtual support for employees. Digital coaching can help employees develop resilience, learn new skills and cope with mental health issues.

A survey of 2,000 employees found that a quarter were planning to resign on account of the pandemic

You’re not alone if you think your company is a mess. A survey of 2,000 employees found that a quarter were planning to resign on account of the pandemic. The same research also revealed that over half of employers struggled with recruitment and retention during this time, with many employees citing stress as their reason for leaving.

A study by PWC found that more than half of workers feel overwhelmed by the demands placed on them at work and more than one-third say they feel stressed out due to these demands. The report goes on to say that “although most have good relationships with their colleagues and managers,” only 50% would recommend their employer as a place where they enjoy working (a similar figure was reported in 2012).

According to the American Psychological Association, stress is defined as “a mental or emotional condition that occurs when demands exceed the personal and social resources people are able to mobilize.” The APA goes on to say that “stress can lead to both positive and negative health outcomes,” so it’s important for employers to understand that stress is a natural response of humans in high-pressure environments.

That’s understandable, given the stress and pressures

You’re not alone. According to a survey by the Labour Force Survey Office, 85% of people who resign do so because of work pressures. And those pressures are only getting worse as we enter into pandemic season.

The stress and pressure of coping with an increasingly chaotic society is causing problems for everyone—not just those who have already resigned. In fact, as I wrote in my first article on resignations, this crisis could be an opportunity for digital coaches to help people find new opportunities and get their lives back on track.

But it’s important that you know why people resign before you start helping them; otherwise, your efforts may not be effective or even make things worse if they don’t realize how much stress and pressure have been affecting their lives until after it’s too late (i.e., when they’ve already left).

Employers are looking for ways to prevent this “great resignation”

Employers are looking for ways to prevent this “great resignation.”

They’re also searching for ways to help employees cope with stress, combat burnout and increase engagement.

Digital coaching can do that.

Employees will be able to work remotely from anywhere in the world using a tablet or smartphone. They can access the tools they need via an app on their mobile device. The platform is flexible enough that it will allow employees who have never worked remotely before to become familiar with its functionality quickly—not only because it’s easy but because there are so many options available when you’re using digital coaching tools such as videos, guides and webinars that you’ll never run out of things to learn about how best use them!

One solution is digital coaching which offers virtual support for employees

One solution is digital coaching which offers virtual support for employees. Digital coaching can be done remotely, so it’s accessible to employees who might not be able to get away from work or commute to a traditional coaching setting.

Digital coaches use social media platforms, video conferencing technology and phone calls with the employee in order to provide support over a period of time (ranging from one month up).

Digital coaching can provide support at a time when employees are struggling with their roles and responsibilities. It can help them understand how to be more successful in their career, and identify areas where they could improve.

Digital coaching can help employees develop resilience, learn new skills and cope with mental health issues

Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult situations and bounce back from failure. It’s about being able to look for solutions, rather than dwelling on problems.

To develop resilience at work, you should:

• Learn new skills. If there are tasks you don’t like doing or feel uncomfortable with, try learning how to do them better so that it becomes easier for you as time goes by!
• Find ways to relax and take a break from work when needed. Instead of checking your emails after lunch every day, take an hour off in the afternoon instead! It will help clear your head so that when it comes time to work again in the evening, it will be easier because now there’s no stress hanging over your head (literally).
• Consider taking up meditation classes; they’ve been shown through studies done by psychologists (who study this stuff) that mindfulness-based techniques can help people become more resilient against stressful events happening around them! You might even find yourself enjoying these sessions too much… which may lead us onto our next point:

Digital coaching is an important way to support employees during these difficult times

Digital coaching from a reputable organization like CoachHub can be a powerful tool to help employees cope with the pressures of work, particularly during this pandemic. Digital coaching helps employees learn new skills and be resilient in the face of large-scale change. It can even help them improve their mental health, which is particularly important given the high workload most people have been under over the last few months.

So how does digital coaching work? The coach meets with each employee one-on-one over video chat or email to talk about their progress and offer encouragement as needed. As an example, let’s say you have an employee who is experiencing trouble getting through their work day due to symptoms such as fatigue and headaches: your coach might suggest that you cut back on some projects so they can take better care of themselves until they feel better again (for instance by not taking on extra responsibilities).

Conclusion

If you’re an employer or manager, it’s important to know how to support your employees during these times of uncertainty. Investing in digital coaching can help them develop skills that will help them cope with stress, anxiety and depression. It can also offer a sense of purpose when they are feeling lost or overwhelmed by events outside of work.