Disengagement.  That’s the buzz word in an article in Chief Learning Officer.  Click here (http://www.clomedia.com/industry_news/2010/June/5214/index.php) to read the article for yourself.  Essentially, the article states that high potential employees are not engaged or satisfied in their current positions.  The question is why?

As the article explains, folks are disengaged although their positions seem suited to who they are and their talents.  As suggested, employers should seek to provide those high potential employees with the opportunity to find ownership and leadership roles within their position.

Even the best efforts of the employer may not turn a disengaged employee to a loyal, unwavering, wholly committed employee.  I would suggest that the pressures facing those high potential employees outside of the office are the most powerful source of disengagement.  Until employers can help employees balance stress like childcare and family demands, financial surprises, and more, there will be disengagement.  Life is tough and most of us feel at least some level of disengagement when life throws a curve ball.  Having an employer who is not only understanding, but actually helpful, will increase an employees commitment and satisfaction.