Build trust: 3 ways to beat change fatigue
Ragan Training experts deliver tactics to help you succeed. Here are three tips to help staff adjust to change and embrace a brighter future, shared during a Ragan change management workshop.
It’s no surprise employees are suffering from change burnout. Here’s how to provide the clarity, comfort and confidence they need as organizations navigate the return to work:
1. Recognize work is now a safe haven. “Traditional change models just aren’t effective anymore—not after what we’ve all faced this year,” said Julia Christenson, group head of the employee experience practice at Edelman, in a recent Ragan change management workshop.
“That’s because they fail to nail the people component,” she said. “They completely miss the ‘head-plus-heart’ element and how people are feeling.”
Chirstensen shared these HR Executive stats to illustrate:
Part of the solution is to embrace the reality that employers are now the most trusted institution, said Christensen, citing Edelman’s latest Trust Barometer.
“It’s a new role,” she said. “Providing health and wellness resources is part of that.”
2. Lead with purpose and empathy. “We’re advising companies to treat 2021 as a reset to reconnect with your purpose,” said Christensen.
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