Ghosting is the sudden and unexplained termination of all communication contacts by a person. This can happen both in personal relationships and in professional contexts. In a professional environment, ghosting often happens when an applicant stops contacting or refuses to answer after an interview or an employee stops contacting after an application.
Ghosting has emerged as a significant communication problem in recent years. A study by the “Journal of Business Communication” shows that around 20% of employees have been affected by ghosting in professional life in recent years, whether due to a lack of answers from applicants or the sudden disappearance of employees. This behavior can lead to significant challenges in recruiting and in everyday working life and can affect trust and communication within teams.
The reasons for ghosting are varied. In many cases, it is due to a lack of appreciation or fear of conflict. In professional life, ghosting can be triggered by uncertainty, excessive demands, or the lack of a clear feedback process. In personal relationships, the inability to communicate clearly or the fear of having unpleasant conversations are often the main causes. Ghosting can also be reinforced by digital overload and the rapid change of priorities in the digital age.
mentalport provides comprehensive tools to minimize ghosting problems. By integrating communication strategies and feedback systems, mentalport enables transparent and open communication between employees and managers. The platform helps companies establish clear and regular feedback and also offers coaching and training for effective communication. With these measures, ghosting effects can be reduced and relationships in working environments can be strengthened.
Mental health has a direct impact on corporate success. Mental health problems are currently in 3rd place among the Germany-wide reasons for sick leave and have the strongest growth rate. Companies lose like this 9,000 €/year and employee.
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