Hybrid Burnout & Quiet Disengagement: Warning Signs Leaders Miss
Thu Feb 05 2026
Everyone’s staying, but are they still showing up?
Turnover is down, but so is energy. From hybrid fatigue to economic caution, employees may be staying put, but not leaning in. Learn why today’s disengagement looks different, how to spot the early signs, and what leaders can do to re-ignite focus before top talent quietly checks out. Phil and Burt are joined by leadership strategist Tanya Zion for a timely conversation about the signals employers can’t afford to miss. Using the latest Gallup data, she explains why employees are staying put yet feeling disconnected, how unclear expectations are fueling burnout, and what managers must do differently to develop today’s workforce.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome
02:59 – Lawyer on the Clock begins
03:09 – EEOC rescinds 2024 harassment guidance explained
07:00 – State-by-state DEI and affirmative action rollbacks
10:06 – EEOC sues Nike over race discrimination investigation
12:23 – FTC targets law firms and Mansfield Certification
19:38 – AIM updates and transition to Tanya Zion
21:01 – Engagement down while retention rises – Gallup insights
26:31 – Rethinking the manager’s role and clear expectations
29:10 – AI, cognitive offloading, and critical thinking risks
35:01 – Celebrating incremental wins and practical leadership takeaways
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Everyone’s staying, but are they still showing up? Turnover is down, but so is energy. From hybrid fatigue to economic caution, employees may be staying put, but not leaning in. Learn why today’s disengagement looks different, how to spot the early signs, and what leaders can do to re-ignite focus before top talent quietly checks out. Phil and Burt are joined by leadership strategist Tanya Zion for a timely conversation about the signals employers can’t afford to miss. Using the latest Gallup data, she explains why employees are staying put yet feeling disconnected, how unclear expectations are fueling burnout, and what managers must do differently to develop today’s workforce. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome 02:59 – Lawyer on the Clock begins 03:09 – EEOC rescinds 2024 harassment guidance explained 07:00 – State-by-state DEI and affirmative action rollbacks 10:06 – EEOC sues Nike over race discrimination investigation 12:23 – FTC targets law firms and Mansfield Certification 19:38 – AIM updates and transition to Tanya Zion 21:01 – Engagement down while retention rises – Gallup insights 26:31 – Rethinking the manager’s role and clear expectations 29:10 – AI, cognitive offloading, and critical thinking risks 35:01 – Celebrating incremental wins and practical leadership takeaways Be sure to "Like" and Subscribe! Learn more about becoming a member of AAIM at https://aaimea.org