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World Business Forum confirms - we are not Gruntled!
Speaker after speaker at this years World Business Forum in New York City reminded us that the world of work is not gruntled.
- 1 in 3 people are ready to move on
- Up to 70% of people are not gruntled
- 30% are disgruntled
That's your average workforce - and these people, at any level in the business, and probably your business included, are the people you are counting on to pull you through the bad times and bring your business back into the good times.
May I say with a hint of sarcasm.... Goo… Continue
- 1 in 3 people are ready to move on
- Up to 70% of people are not gruntled
- 30% are disgruntled
That's your average workforce - and these people, at any level in the business, and probably your business included, are the people you are counting on to pull you through the bad times and bring your business back into the good times.
May I say with a hint of sarcasm.... Goo… Continue
Posted by pamela on October 19, 2009 at 8:00pm
In the on-line world bring your own service is taking it a little too far!
When my family moved to Australia in the early 70’s I remember one thing capturing the attention and amusement of my Dad almost immediately. It was the quintessential Aussie BBQ. Well actually it wasn’t the BBQ itself but the invitations to the BBQs.
Australia is famous for the phrase ‘BYO’ – bring your own. Generally it meant bring your own ...alcohol but often at large work related BBQs or public events, it would also mean bring your own meat. Something that we all smiled at and wondered why… Continue
Australia is famous for the phrase ‘BYO’ – bring your own. Generally it meant bring your own ...alcohol but often at large work related BBQs or public events, it would also mean bring your own meat. Something that we all smiled at and wondered why… Continue
Posted by pamela on January 14, 2009 at 7:30pm
Sky News Report – Federation of Small Business lodges complaint against Benylin
For those of you who saw Sky News yesterday you may have seen or heard the discussion on Benylin. Amidst the Middle East Crisis was the complaint from the Federation of Small Businesses that the commercial for Benylin causes people who have cold symptoms to take a "Benylin Day" in bed - rather than struggling through a day at the office.
Message to the Federation of Small Businesses: Absenteeism rises when people are disgruntled with work and it is as you say a very serious problem. BUT; if you… Continue
Message to the Federation of Small Businesses: Absenteeism rises when people are disgruntled with work and it is as you say a very serious problem. BUT; if you… Continue
Posted by pamela on January 8, 2009 at 2:00pm
Have you completed your new years resolution Week 1 review?
The first 7 days of the new year are a test of your resolve. Your Week 1 review is now due. It’s been a week since you thought about, decided, documented and planned out how you will achieve your 2009 goals or your new year resolutions. So now is the time to do your first review of how you are meeting those goals.
‘What?’ you say. “It’s only been a week, that’s too soon to review my goals”. Codswallup! I say, as I recall the phrase I used in consulting for 20 years when managers asked me ‘how l… Continue
‘What?’ you say. “It’s only been a week, that’s too soon to review my goals”. Codswallup! I say, as I recall the phrase I used in consulting for 20 years when managers asked me ‘how l… Continue
Posted by pamela on January 7, 2009 at 12:12pm
The Power of WOW - getting gruntled starts with you. Keep the wow and stay engaged!
March, Toronto earlier this year - Don’t tire of the great stuff so fast – keep the wow factor!
In my last blog I talked about the Power of WOW, so here are a couple of stories, lets say examples of what I mean. I have a Labrador who lives in a little community called The Beaches in Toronto. He's got to be a hundred in people years by now, in fact I think I’ve lost count – its wishful thinking, I don’t want to recall really how old he is.. But to my point immediately - for most of those 100 yea… Continue
In my last blog I talked about the Power of WOW, so here are a couple of stories, lets say examples of what I mean. I have a Labrador who lives in a little community called The Beaches in Toronto. He's got to be a hundred in people years by now, in fact I think I’ve lost count – its wishful thinking, I don’t want to recall really how old he is.. But to my point immediately - for most of those 100 yea… Continue
Posted by pamela on July 12, 2008 at 9:07pm
What does GetGruntled mean?
Gruntled – this is when you say to yourself ‘today I’m going to look for what’s right at work’. Gruntled is what you are when you start to really 'be-there' and show up at work through your actions and words not just your body – accepting work is a part of life and since you didn’t win the lottery, you may as well make the best of the time you spend there!
What does Disgruntled mean?
Disgruntled – you know this one; it’s what people use to describe any one of us at any time we don’t sound, look or act in a motivated fashion. So for me the definition goes something like this……feeling like getting through your work day is only as good as a trip to the dentist…. No offence to all you dentists. You bare the pain and once the tooth is fixed you feel OK ….in other words you work, you get paid, you go home.
Babel and Grunt Factors - what are they?
Grunt Factors – those things that cause us to be disgruntled. Policies, processes, people. Ways of working, bad decision making, poorly selected people, promotions, communication styles. Anything can be one persons grunt factor. Anyone can make something into a grunt factor.
Babel – all that noise at work, the corporate speak, the mixed messages, the emails, the stuff that comes at you everyday that you have to sift through and sort the crap from the real stuff that helps the business – usually disguised as communication and interactions in the workplace. We need to cut through the babel.
Babel – all that noise at work, the corporate speak, the mixed messages, the emails, the stuff that comes at you everyday that you have to sift through and sort the crap from the real stuff that helps the business – usually disguised as communication and interactions in the workplace. We need to cut through the babel.
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All the studies say that most people are disgruntled, dissatisified or disengaged at work. Work drives you crazy. Infact some studies say only 2.5 people out of every 10 (not sure who the .5 is!) are actually 'there' at work - body and mind. Infact, many of us are looking for another job! Right now, your company, employer or boss could be paying Consultants, HR or Management to figure out why you, your colleagues or your people feel that way.
This network is for you to have your say, share ideas and help yourself and others find ways to getgruntled at work. We think you have some of the answers; ideas to help you or others Get Gruntled. So here is your chance, get your ideas out there - blogs, forums, groups, articles, vidoes - and create a better world @ work for you and everyone else. Come on, we spend a life time at work; lets get over how much we dont want to be there and get into it, so that we can get more out of it - work and life!
This network is for you to have your say, share ideas and help yourself and others find ways to getgruntled at work. We think you have some of the answers; ideas to help you or others Get Gruntled. So here is your chance, get your ideas out there - blogs, forums, groups, articles, vidoes - and create a better world @ work for you and everyone else. Come on, we spend a life time at work; lets get over how much we dont want to be there and get into it, so that we can get more out of it - work and life!
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GetGruntled @ Work
There are so many ways to getgruntled at work. Our goal is to help you see ways you can better get into it, so you can get more out of it. Whether its as simple as being a better colleague or remembering to say please and thank you, or as big as creating a movement to get everyone gruntled in your workplace. Our goal is to help you and your workplace find the answer for your needs and then help you share those answers with others. Perhaps you will find the answer from another getgruntled mem… Continue
Created by pamela May 11, 2008 at 4:47pm. Last updated by pamela May. 11, 2008.
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Tired of the phrase ‘I hate work’? Feeling disgruntled? Got ideas to getgruntled at work? Why don't you share them and help the world getgruntled? Blog them, video them, upload them!
Welcome to getgruntled! This site has been created for you to voice your opinion on how people can GetGruntled at work. Its OPENSOURCE for getting gruntled!
Open a Forum, set up a Group, upload your Notes with ideas, upload photos or videos and share how you, your friends, colleagues or managers are helping change their world at work - and getting gruntled!
BECOME PART OF THE FIRST OPENSOURCE GETGRUNTLED DOCUMENTARY!
You can submit VIDEOS to be included in GETGRUNTLED - THE DOCUMENTARY; we’ll credit you, edit you and produce you – we’ll open the world to your ideas and together we’ll be working toward getting the world of work gruntled!
Upload your 2-5 minute duration video to the video page on this site and include your contact details and email address. By uploading your video you agree to allow getgruntled to include your ideas on getting gruntled in the getgruntled open source documentary.
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This site is for people who want to take personal responsibility for getting gruntled. Whether you are a manager, supervisor, team leader or front line employee, a consultant, a HR professional or an entrepreaneur, this siteis for people who want to be apart of a movement toward being gruntled (rather than disgruntled) at work.
Let's stop the madness, the negativity, the constant complaining and look for ways to GetGruntled!
GetGruntled has been created to provide you with a place to let your ideas flow and share them with others around the world to stop all the noise and GetGruntled.
I think we have the answers - you and I - Share your ideas, create a movement and change your world @ work. Work - Get into it! And Get more out of it! GetGruntled.
Start a blog, a discussion, drop your views, your photos or your videos - to show the world how to GetGruntled!
BECOME APART OF A GETGRUNTLED DOCUMENTARY:
You can submit ideas, writings or productions to be included; we’ll credit you, edit you and produce you – we’ll open the world to your ideas and together we’ll be working toward getting the world of work gruntled!
Open a Forum, set up a Group, upload your Notes with ideas, upload photos or videos and share how you, your friends, colleagues or managers are helping change their world at work - and getting gruntled!
BECOME PART OF THE FIRST OPENSOURCE GETGRUNTLED DOCUMENTARY!
You can submit VIDEOS to be included in GETGRUNTLED - THE DOCUMENTARY; we’ll credit you, edit you and produce you – we’ll open the world to your ideas and together we’ll be working toward getting the world of work gruntled!
Upload your 2-5 minute duration video to the video page on this site and include your contact details and email address. By uploading your video you agree to allow getgruntled to include your ideas on getting gruntled in the getgruntled open source documentary.
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This site is for people who want to take personal responsibility for getting gruntled. Whether you are a manager, supervisor, team leader or front line employee, a consultant, a HR professional or an entrepreaneur, this siteis for people who want to be apart of a movement toward being gruntled (rather than disgruntled) at work.
Let's stop the madness, the negativity, the constant complaining and look for ways to GetGruntled!
GetGruntled has been created to provide you with a place to let your ideas flow and share them with others around the world to stop all the noise and GetGruntled.
I think we have the answers - you and I - Share your ideas, create a movement and change your world @ work. Work - Get into it! And Get more out of it! GetGruntled.
Start a blog, a discussion, drop your views, your photos or your videos - to show the world how to GetGruntled!
BECOME APART OF A GETGRUNTLED DOCUMENTARY:
You can submit ideas, writings or productions to be included; we’ll credit you, edit you and produce you – we’ll open the world to your ideas and together we’ll be working toward getting the world of work gruntled!
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Speaker after speaker at this years World Business Forum in New York City reminded us that the world of work is not gruntled.
- 1 in 3 people are ready to move on
- Up to 70% of people are not gruntled
- 30% are disgruntled
That's your average workf…
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TOP REASONS PEOPLE ARE DISGRUNTLED AT WORK - what are yours? Start a blog on how to fix this
1. I have different expectations than another generation.
2. I hear too much corporate speak and bable in the workplace.
3. I don't get credit for work done, ideas, or a good job.
4. I feel unappreciated or under appreciated.
5. My opinion doesn't count.
6. I don't feel I am being developed or learning something new.
7. I feel a negative vibe at work.
8. I dont feel I have the right tools or processes to do a good job.
9. i dont feel rewarded for the effort i put in.
10. I don't feel my health and welfare is put first.
2. I hear too much corporate speak and bable in the workplace.
3. I don't get credit for work done, ideas, or a good job.
4. I feel unappreciated or under appreciated.
5. My opinion doesn't count.
6. I don't feel I am being developed or learning something new.
7. I feel a negative vibe at work.
8. I dont feel I have the right tools or processes to do a good job.
9. i dont feel rewarded for the effort i put in.
10. I don't feel my health and welfare is put first.
Top GetGruntled Ideas for individuals
1.Stop your own grunting
a.Identify the Grunt factors in your work life
b.Find ways to eliminate your grunt factorsc. Start looking for things that are right.
2. Identify what you do that causes others to grunt and stop doing it!
3.Look at what others do that causes grunt factors
a.Management styles – how does the boss interact with their people?
b.Look for Babel at work and get rid of it
4.Create GetGruntled moments, things that can change your world at work.
a.Identify the Grunt factors in your work life
b.Find ways to eliminate your grunt factorsc. Start looking for things that are right.
2. Identify what you do that causes others to grunt and stop doing it!
3.Look at what others do that causes grunt factors
a.Management styles – how does the boss interact with their people?
b.Look for Babel at work and get rid of it
4.Create GetGruntled moments, things that can change your world at work.
GetGruntled Ideas for Companies
Look for ways to create getgruntled moments:
- get people involved at work to feel truly appreciated and have a vote at work
- address workplace stress and health issues
- help managers to create getgruntled moments in their peoples days
- show people how they can get into work to get more out of it!
- get people involved at work to feel truly appreciated and have a vote at work
- address workplace stress and health issues
- help managers to create getgruntled moments in their peoples days
- show people how they can get into work to get more out of it!
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