Why Partnering with Enterprise Health Solutions Matters

Article Reference: Ineffective Leadership And The Devastating Individual And Organizational Consequences
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One study, titled "Ineffective-Leader-Induced Occupational Stress," found that "Occupational stress has been linked to adverse individual health outcomes at the psychological levels (poor emotional and mental health) and physiological levels (poor physical health)." According to Gallup's "State of the American Manager Report,", one in two employees has quit their job because of a bad boss at some point in their career. Seventy percent are thinking about and/or actively looking for a new job due to a lack of support and recognition.

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In addition to the individual outcomes, it also leads to organizational issues of lost productivity, employee absenteeism, safety issues, turnover and increased healthcare costs."Oftentimes, an ineffective leader will demonstrate behaviors such as low emotional intelligence, disrespect, bias, intimidation and a lack of empathy, support, recognition and self-accountability.

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The individual consequences of employees dealing with behaviors like these can impact an employee's whole life and manifest as fatigue, irritability, anger, lack of motivation, headaches and heart attacks. In fact, one report examining the relationship between workplace stressors and mortality claims that "more than 120,000 deaths per year and approximately 5%–8% of annual healthcare costs are associated with and may be attributable to how U.S. companies manage their work forces."

Based on these devastating outcomes, organizations are finding it increasingly more difficult to attract and retain high-performing leaders who inspire others. This problem becomes more complex when we consider the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the four generations currently in the workforce: baby boomers, Generation X, millennials and Generation Z.

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Enterprise Health Solutions partners with organizations to fill vacancies with leaders and professionals who are committed to bringing a focus on health and wellness to the workplace. Our Talent Solutions Specialists learn about your needs and work diligently to foster a connection between you and the best health and wellness talent in the industry. Our Health and Wellness Executive Advisory Board partners with your organization's leadership to identify problem areas and bring ideas and knowledge to the table to ensure your organization is aligned.