UK Plc Is Stressed Out and Heading For Trouble
A business coach warns that a new holistic approach to business is needed after a YouGov survey shows nearly half the workforce in unhappy.
London (PRWEB) July 10, 2006
A visionary business coach who warned that 'UK plc' is heading for trouble has been backed up by the latest YouGov survey which reveals that nearly half of employees are unhappy at work.
East Grinstead-based Barry Durdant-Hollamby, author of 'So it's tough out there, is it?'says industry must rethink its position with its workforce or suffer serious consequences.
He says: "The fact is 'UK plc' just isn't working properly.
The YouGov survey uncovered the truth - employees are just not getting the support they need from managers. The situation is like an unexploded time bomb. Almost 13 million days are lost each year to work-related stress and depression - it's a massive problem for industry".
Durdant-Hollamby (45) believes business must adopt a radical new holistic approach to stop the rot and ease the stress.
He adds: "Every week thousands of people are turning to more holistic methods for improving their health - and business leaders must start thinking along the same lines.
When all the individuals in a business work together in harmony the end result is much greater than the sum of their individual efforts. People need to feel their talents are being used to the maximum and continually developing thanks to the team they are part of. It's a 2+2=5 scenario."
Durdant-Hollamby's message is underlined by Ruth Spellman, chief executive of Investors in People who adds:"This YouGov research exposes managers who are failing to help employees reach their full potential. While happy with their own careers many seem to pay lip service to the development of those around them. Keeping employees involved, motivated and productive is a vital part of any managerial role."
In his book, a parable aboput people in business (available at www. artofchange. co. uk)Durdant-Hollamby outlines ways he believes industry could save millions of pounds a year.
"I have spent eleven years developing a 'truth' formula - an agenda for change that enables people to drop the 'mask' and be more genuine. What we need is real smiles not fake ones, much better communication and more support from managers and business leaders" he said.
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