Motivating Employees From Afar The Art of Employee Procrastination Procrastination zaps employee motivation when it interprets workflow.
Procrastination stops employees from moving from task to task and therefore it stops their flow.
Procrastination undermines flow because it causes the employee to stall between tasks in order to focus on their negative emotions. Managers and supervisors can help employees overcome their procrastination stalls. In order to help employees, it is important that supervisors understand that procrastination is a behavior that is caused by negative feelings and negative thoughts. The negative emotions that lead to procrastination include fear, anger, and hopelessness. A supervisor, who notices that an employee is constantly late with his or her tasks, should check to see if the employee is procrastinating.