Spotting the Signs: How to Recognize When an Employee Might Be Ready to Quit

Hey,

Can someone help me with this... I need to know if there are any characteristic behaviors exhibited by someone who wants to quit an organization. If so, how do you look out for these?

Hi,

Rightly said by Robert, poor performance, absenteeism - if present, disinterest in work, frequent carelessness, disregard for company rules, regulations, and policies. Moreover, on a lighter note, a dissatisfied worker would definitely put in his papers rather than exhibit his dissatisfaction, I guess. It's like to say, "die with the guns blazing!"

Chow,
Junaid

Hi Madhavi,

Apart from comments from Robert & Junaid:
- Low or nil involvement in projects/initiatives
- Least interested in colleagues
- More snappy/aggressive than usual
- Bickering about the state of things within the company
- Less presentable than usual

Check the websites he is visiting and the time spent. Inputs and vital hints can be assessed from his close colleagues. He makes calls on his cell and excuses himself to go to a secluded place/area.

Cheerio,
Rajat

Dear Madhavi,

Rightly explained by the peer members, but we also need to understand what influences him to quit the organization. Nobody wants to leave the organization with a bad impact unless the culture or the work environment is severely negative. It also depends on the maturity of the employee. I have witnessed both behavioral situations, but the majority of employees have shown a positive response when leaving the organization. In my ten years of tenure, I have hardly come across a person who wants to leave the organization with a negative image. Very rarely do employees exhibit negative behavior, and that usually happens in the absence of a positive organizational climate.

In my own case, I am leaving my current organization in fifteen days for a higher position, replacing my current position within the organization. Even during this transition period, my colleagues do not hesitate to reach out to me for any problems, and I am still involved in critical strategic decisions. The top management still considers me an integral part of the organization.

Regards,

Srinivasu