Creating a workplace full of ambitious, enthusiastic staff members is a goal every growing business has. When your employees feel appreciated and respected, they become more motivated to accomplish everything and maintain a positive attitude about going to work and in return, you reap many benefits like increased productivity and decreased turnover rates. This is why strengthening your employee engagement is essential to building a thriving business. Here are some successful practices to get you started to building enthusiasm!
Acknowledge Hard Work.
Recognition and rewards cannot be stressed enough. When there’s something to work toward, even if it’s just being told by someone higher up that they’re doing an excellent job, it encourages employees to put their heart into their work. Some brilliant reward ideas to consider include gift cards, bonuses, and extra vacation days.
Communicate Clearly.
Communication from both parties is a powerful asset in building relationships. This balance is found when expectations and performance goals are clear to the employee, but they also feel welcome to make suggestions and put forth new ideas. Scheduling meetings or one-on-one conversations to keep employees in the loop, maintaining an approachable composure, and acting on feedback are all great ways to amplify communication.
Remind Them of Their Purpose
Hard work and determination come when employees see the meaning in what they do, so the best thing a leader act upon is refreshing their perspective on how their role in the company contributes to the bigger picture. They’ll be more determined to increase production rates when they understand how the services they’re providing are helping the public.
Give Them Room to Grow
Taking things further, one of the greatest accomplishments your employees can achieve is moving up in the company. If they feel eternally stuck in their positions, they’re not going to put their all into their work because they’ll be overwhelmed by this sense of not fulfilling their potential. Providing them with opportunities such as offering further training and courses or matching specific skills sets to the right positions in the company will ensure you improve your team’s performance and fulfillment. With a few simple tweaks, you’ll enhance your business results through the enthusiasm of your employees.
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.