Your employees are essential for the growth of your business. No matter what is in their job description, a good employee is worth every penny. In order to keep your employees around, you have to be a good employer. Here are some tips to do so.
Treat them well. Little extras can make a big difference in office morale. Buy lunches for your employees when you have a really good (or hard) day. Have a good coffee machine if your employees love their hot drinks. If you have the space, give your employees a nice break room to relax during lunch.
Be positive. Just like pessimism, positivity can be contagious. If you are completely happy at work, it will rub off on your employees. Greet people by name. Thank them for a job well done. You should do anything that you can to keep the morale up at the office.
Offer feedback. Everyone loves to hear when they do things well. However, it is just as important to talk about any problems that may arise. If your employee does something wrong, work through the problem and find a way to solve it. Constructive criticism may be hard to hear, but it is necessary to have good employees.
Constantly work on training. Though everyone knows that employee training is important in the beginning, it is also important every day. Make sure that all of your employees are well-trained. If you do something new, train them correctly. If advances are made in your field, make sure that everyone is on the same page.
Your employees can make or break your business. They can increase the happiness of your customers; which may spur repeat business. They can also turn people away; which will hurt business. Therefore, it is important that you do everything that you can to be a good employer and ensure that your employees are happy at work!
Remember, running a business successfully does not need to be complicated. Keep it simple!
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Manny Skevofilax is a consultant and speaker that helps his clients successfully navigate the challenges of growing their businesses profitably. Since 2003, Manny helps businesses enhance their results by using his experience in strategic planning, financial statement analysis, operations, organizational development, and team-building. His consulting firm, PORTAL CFO Consulting, Inc., has attracted clients from diverse industries in the United States and abroad.
Manny can be reached at 410-808-3441 or via email at manny@portalcfo.com.