Disruptive events are distractions that adversely impact employee engagement and productivity.  

Common triggers 

• Sale, merger or acquisition 
• Change in leadership 
• Change to compensation/benefits
• Union organizing 
• Scandal 
• Events impacting valuation 
• Corporate restructuring 

Complicating factors  

• News coverage 
• Rumors & gossip 
• Disgruntled ex-employees 
• Litigation 
• Headhunters 
• Customer perception 

Disruptive events create numerous unpopular decisions.