It is essential to implement workshops focused on assertiveness, emotional intelligence, and effective communication, along with broader training in psychoeducation and the development of healthy leadership in middle management. This helps employees improve their confidence and participation in the work environment, creating more cohesive teams that are secure in themselves.
Her story highlights a common reality in the workplace: insecurity and lack of confidence can limit employees' potential, affect their performance, and hinder their professional growth. "Their problem is not a lack of skills but low self-esteem that affects their performance and, consequently, the productivity of the company," explained the specialist.
To prevent cases like Sofía's from impacting companies and to help damaged employees, Affor Health recommends promoting mental health care initiatives. Implementing psychological support strategies and fostering mental health care strengthens employees' resilience and self-esteem, contributing to a healthy work environment where teams can develop and thrive.
Promoting a culture of feedback is another recommendation. Recognizing individual and collective achievements reinforces employees' confidence in their abilities, strengthening their self-esteem. Low self-esteem robs and annihilates up to 50% of workers' productivity and triggers Burnout Syndrome or burned-out workers.
Burnout Syndrome is a condition related to chronic stress in the workplace, characterized by fatigue, emotional exhaustion, lack of personal achievement, and loss of productivity. This condition affects decision-making, teamwork, work performance, workplace dynamics, and achievement of work goals, causing issues with staff turnover and job abandonment.
Nancy González, a psychologist at Affor Health Hub in Mexico, explained that self-esteem plays an essential role in job performance. Lack of confidence can cause stress and anxiety, even incapacity for work. In Mexico, many workers are like Sofía, a professional with great experience but whose ideas are rarely discussed.
It is essential to understand that cases like Sofía's are not isolated but reflect thousands of employees facing the challenge of having low self-confidence. Organizations that implement recognition practices experience an increase in their teams' productivity.
