JOURNAL ARTICLE

Are You Checked Out at Work?

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Horan, Rebecca; Karz, Melissa 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Are You Checked Out at Work?" discusses strategies to combat disengagement in the workplace, which affects over half of U.S. workers. The authors emphasize the importance of purposeful interactions to reignite engagement, highlighting the benefits of collaboration, brainstorming sessions, seeking peer input, stepping away from the desk, and seeking out community. By implementing these small actions, individuals can break the withdrawal cycle, increase connection, and restore energy and creativity in their work. The article provides practical tips for individuals to re-engage at work and emphasizes the significance of leaning into connection to combat isolation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2025/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182337110
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