{"id":139616,"date":"2021-07-15T05:24:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T05:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/?p=139616"},"modified":"2023-05-24T16:45:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T11:15:13","slug":"14-symptoms-of-an-organisation-in-trouble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/14-symptoms-of-an-organisation-in-trouble","title":{"rendered":"14 Symptoms of an Organisation in Trouble"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=””]The same principles that underlie our human health, can also be applied to the organisations in which we work. Healthy organisations attract the best people, deliver superior results and are great places to work. Organisations that actively manage their organisational health \u2013 they do not leave it to chance \u2013 report superior financial performance.<\/p>\n
Organisational health is much more than just culture or employee engagement. It\u2019s the organisation\u2019s ability to align around a common vision, execute against that vision effectively, and renew itself through innovation and creative thinking.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a good idea to measure health frequently throughout the year, since it is a leading indicator of performance, whereas financial results are a lagging one. Employee performance conversations should also include the organisation\u2019s wellness as well as financial targets. https:\/\/www.predictiveindex.com\/blog\/toxic-work-environments-15-signs-of-workplace-toxicity\/<\/a><\/p>\n Here are some of the symptoms that may indicate that all is not well with an organisation.<\/p>\n 1. The Leader<\/p>\n Every organisation has a leader who sits at the apex of that organisation. Is the leader\u2019s style appropriate for the organisation? An autocratic style might work for a start-up, but a more participative approach will be better suited for an established organisation. The leader has to provide the kind of leadership that the organisation needs, and not the style of leadership with which the leader is most comfortable.<\/p>\n \u201cThe day the soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help them or concluded that you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2015 General\u00a0Colin Powell<\/p>\n 2. Labour turnover<\/p>\n Labour turnover is a valuable indicator of organisational health. While some degree of labour turnover is essential, anything more than an regular, annualised turnover above 15% should be investigated.<\/p>\n The causes of high labour turnover can be many\u2014a toxic organisational culture, poor leadership, non-competitive compensation, and other factors. If leadership doesn\u2019t care about high turnover, that\u2019s a serious indication of an organisational health issue.\u00a0https:\/\/theinvestorsbook.com\/labour-turnover.html<\/p>\n 3. Sick leave<\/p>\n Sick leave is a useful indicator of organisational health. When someone who is not genuinely sick takes a day or two\u2018s sick leave, they are in effect temporarily \u201cresigning\u201d from the organisation. Employees who are genuinely ill should be encouraged to take sick leave.<\/p>\n When a person displays regular patterns of sick leave, it may be the symptom of a larger problem. It may be that the person is trying to get way from an uncomfortable work environment, or has a serious underlying health condition. Either way, action is required.\u00a0https:\/\/woman.thenest.com\/effects-workplace-morale-illness-sick-days-20416.html<\/p>\n 4. Organisational behaviour<\/p>\n An organisation that allows abusive behaviour is an unhealthy one. Shouting at team members, swearing and reprimanding them in public are red flags. This is a sure-fire way to destroy morale and motivation.\u00a0https:\/\/work.chron.com\/types-abuse-workplace-11426.html<\/p>\n 5. Leaders are constantly putting out fires<\/p>\n When leaders are frequently trying to put out fires that should have been anticipated beforehand through sound planning. \u2014it is a sign of bad leadership and a failing organisation.\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.thriveyard.com\/25-tips-on-how-to-be-proactive-at-work\/<\/a><\/p>\n 6. The organisation cares more about putting in the time than they do about output<\/p>\n