The Profit Accelerator Podcast

"Quiet Quitting" with Paul ter Wal

April 24, 2024 Dawn Kennedy Season 1 Episode 134
The Profit Accelerator Podcast
"Quiet Quitting" with Paul ter Wal
Show Notes

Dawn talks with Paul ter Wal, Global Engagement Explorer, employability expert and workplace architect. Dawn and Nolan talk about this quiet quitting movement that has been going on probably since the pandemic how this is affecting small businesses and what we can do about it.

In this episode…

Who is Paul ter Wal and whom does he serve? (1:06).

66% of people are planning to leave their jobs. Can you talk about that? (2:22)

How has quiet quitting been redefined, particularly in terms of people doing just the bare minimum in their jobs? (3:49)

Should businesses incorporate questions about employee satisfaction and fit within their annual reviews to prevent quiet quitting?(8:05)

How can businesses adopt a more human-centric approach to supporting employees by asking questions like "How can I support you?" while ensuring alignment with company goals? (10:46)

Businesses should prioritize open conversations to ensure all employees feel connected and supported, rather than solely relying on traditional well-being programs. (15:28)

How can businesses effectively implement employee benefits programs that prioritize individual autonomy and choice, fostering a stronger connection to the organization? (17:12)
Is there anything else, as an employer, that we should be thinking about as far as increasing engagement and retention? Because we do want to keep our really good people? (23:03)
How are varying profit margins for different aspects of a business reflected in financial reports that many of us aren't actively monitoring? (16:36)
What are the consequences of neglecting accounting and financial reports, especially if we're only engaging with accountants or bookkeepers annually for mandatory filings like Schedule C or K-1? (18:22)
How can we shift our mindset towards embracing accounting and financial management, especially if we're not operating as a multi-million dollar company, to recognize its positive impact on our business growth over the long term?(20:29)

Do you believe that balancing aggression in one aspect of your ventures and defensiveness in another contributes to maintaining perspective and resilience during challenging times when results seem slow to materialize?(24:05)


Paul ter Wal’s Information.

WEBSITE:https://www.paulterwal.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulterwal/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PaulterWal

Employee Engagement Survey:
https://paulterwal.com/employee-engagement-survey

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