Lack of clear instructions and rules causes the greatest stress when starting a new job: according to a study by the Skill Cup microlearning platform, 36% of Russians named this reason as the main stress factor in adapting to a new workplace; The results are as follows: Reviewed by socialbites.ca.
Almost one in five respondents (17%) experience stress if they are not given training or an introduction to a new job. 15% of respondents are concerned about not understanding the results management expects from them. 16% attribute their anxiety to the need to remember large amounts of new information.
One week is enough for the majority of respondents (50.4%) to get used to a new job, provided that the employer clearly explains what needs to be done and how. It takes 40 percent of Russians 2-3 weeks to get used to a new workplace, and one in ten people adapt within three months. 70% of survey respondents said clear instructions and understanding your duties help you adapt faster at work. One in five respondents (19%) think that on-the-job training is necessary for this. And every tenth (10%) indicate that making friends with colleagues is necessary for successful adaptation. Only 1% of respondents stated that pleasing their superiors was necessary for successful adaptation.
Almost a quarter (23%) of Russians said that they best learn new information from their employers through instructions, short videos and tests that can be taken on a mobile phone. Classical trainings and lessons are familiar to 17%. The majority of employees (43%) admitted that it is best for them to learn from their own mistakes during the work process.
“The survey results show a high demand for clear instructions from employees and transparent communication from employers. At the same time, we see a decline in the role of informal relationships with the team and good relations with superiors for successful adaptation when changing jobs – they are replaced by clarity of the rules of the game and high-quality participation “Clear requirements of the employer to employees, simple and convenient training formats can reduce the psychological burden on employees and increase their loyalty to the company,” commented Roman Mandrik, CEO of Skill Cup.
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Source: Gazeta
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