Disengaged Employees may show these traits:
- Do not express any desire to know the expectations for their job roles. No desire to meet or exceed expectations.
- They are not curious about their organization and their place in it.
- They perform inconsistently or at consistently low levels.
- They do not use their talents and strengths at work every day.
- They waste their potential, do not work with passion.
- Are disconnected from their organizations and their jobs.
- Do not drive innovation or move their organization forward.
- Do not have a strong relationship with their managers or enjoy clear communications with their fellow employees.
- They do not feel a sense of commitment toward their co-workers.
- Are unwilling to take risks or strive for excellence.
- May bad mouth people, spread rumours, gossip and do everything they can to undermine things.
- Display negativity, which can quickly spread.