Is your career "rusting out"? Here's what that means, and how to spot it.
Summary
A new survey shows many hourly workers feel unchallenged and less productive at their jobs, a condition called "rusting out." This happens when employees feel underused, leading to lower motivation and job performance, even though they still show up and do their work.Key Facts
- The survey was done by Deputy, a company that makes scheduling software.
- About 15% of workers said they feel just "OK" about their jobs, which signals a risk of rusting out.
- "Rusting out" means feeling like you are not using your skills fully, similar to a tool that gets rusty if unused.
- This feeling is different from burnout, which is more about exhaustion and visible disengagement.
- Workers who are rusting out still perform their tasks but lose interest and purpose in their work.
- One cause of rusting out is managers not supporting employee growth and development.
- Rusting out can harm business performance because workers are not motivated to do their best.
- The study focused on hourly workers in fields like hospitality, retail, and healthcare.
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