Ever Wonder?

Ever wonder why it is that your employees don’t seem happy at their job?

Are you tired of walking into the office and feeling like people just don’t want to be there?

What’s the Problem?

Most likely you have a problem with your employees really feeling engaged in the work that they are doing and maybe they really don’t feel like they are a part of the company direction.  So what do you do?  Fire them right?  No no no….first we want to ensure that we have done our job as a manager to make them feel part of the team and feel that they are part of the success of the company.  So where do you start?

Start Here for your Tips on Improving Employee Engagement!

1. Build your team through icebreakers, team building, things that bring them together, things that make them work together and get excited about.
2. Don’t shut yourself in your office with the door closed.  Make an effort to walk around and say good morning, ask about their weekend, engage in some small talk.  Get to know your team.
3. Get your team members involved in projects that mean something, that give them opportunities to grow, ask for their feedback, their thoughts, their suggestions.  Make them feel like they have a voice.
4. Listen to their concerns, listen to their ideas, listen to their comments.  If you don’t hear anything, ask them how they are doing.  Ask them for feedback.  Look to respond to what it is that you hear.
5. Your employees will count on you to address concerns and not let them fester.  This is how you gain credibility with your team.  Act on the problem areas and deal with them effectively.
6. Look for the wins and celebrate them.  Whether you send them a note, go out for a team lunch, congratulate them in person, whatever it is…look to celebrate accomplishments.
7. Recognize significant contributions.  Recognize tenure.  Recognize effort, attitude, and the work that they do.
8. Talk to your employees about their goals.  What knowledge would they love to learn more about?  What are their aspirations?  Are there things you can do to help them grow in their role?
9. What can you do to coach, train, mentor your team members?  Can you provide a workshop, send them to any, bring in a speaker?  Give them knowledge, and help prepare them for growth.
10. Lead by example.  Respect your people.  Provide and give them the opportunity to thrive in an environment where they are respected and appreciated.

To Do:

Take employee engagement seriously.  It is serious, an engaged employee will produce more work, be happier while doing it and will inspire others.  This will directly impact morale and overall happiness of your people.  Make steps today to make a difference in both your people and your company by engaging you team.

 

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