In today’s highly mobile workplace its imperative employers do their upmost to reward, recognise and retain employees. Below are five ways to do so:
1. Public recognition for a job well done. Take time out to recognise the efforts of staff, be sincere in your acknowledgement. Consider an award, a mention on your corporate website or an announcement at a staff meeting. Be creative.
2. Invest in your employees. Training, professional development and coaching are great ways to up skill and invest in your team. Prove to them they count by paying for extra training and professional development. At Enterprise Search we budget for employee investment, I’d encourage you to do the same.
3. Offer flexible work options. Advances in communication have all but done away with the traditional work place. Employees are able to work remotely just as efficiently as being in your office. Reward team members that perform with an option to work remotely part time.
4. Set clear goals and explain the big picture. When the entire team truly understands the “plan” and your goals to achieving it, harmony exists. Some managers believe in controlling information and operating on a ‘need to know basis’. This behaviour ultimately reflects a lack of respect for the team and will generally fuel resentment. Take time out to explain the big picture to the entire team, ask people for their feedback and ideas. It feels good when your boss listens to you.
5. Provide career growth opportunities. Make your employees part of the “plan”, develop succession planning, training, increases in remuneration, mentoring and training. This can be a hard one for SMEs, I’d encourage you to get creative.
Cynthia Price
Marketing & Communications
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