Dealing with Employee Disengagement After Redundancies

The transcript covers a manager's discussion with Polly about her declining performance after team changes and redundancies. Polly expresses her dissatisfaction and desire for a career change. The manager acknowledges the team's low morale and suggests improving communication through regular meetings. They discuss the importance of reassessment and support for Polly, emphasizing the need for effective communication and team cohesion.

What was the main reason for the speaker's concern about Polly?

• Polly's conflicts with other team members

• Polly's decline in productivity and interest

• Polly's frequent absences

• Polly's request for a salary increase

How did Polly feel about the redundancies?

• She was relieved to stay

• She was indifferent

• She felt left out and disappointed

• She was excited about new opportunities

What was the general atmosphere in the workplace after the redundancies?

• Chaotic and disorganized

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Calm and relaxed

• Gloomy and fearful

What was Polly's perception of the attention given to those who left?

• They received a lot of support

• They were criticized

• They were envied

• They were ignored

What did Polly consider pursuing if she had received redundancy?

• Starting a catering business

• Becoming a professional actor

• Opening a retail store

• Traveling the world

What solution did Polly and the speaker discuss to improve team communication?

• More frequent meetings

• Weekly team-building exercises

• Implementing a new email system

• Hiring a communication consultant

What did the speaker plan to do to support Polly and the team?

• Increase salaries

• Hire additional staff

• Spend more time out of the office

• Offer more training sessions