Being the Best Boss
By JP George
Keeping high-performing employees can be difficult and challenging. But it is a vital aspect of running a well-maintained business. If you want to keep high-performing employees, it is vital to keep them focused and engaged. If people don’t feel involved, they will not perform as well as they could. Eventually, they will leave your company to work for someone else.
But if you can keep your employees engaged, you will optimize their productivity. They will feel like that are an important part of your company. When employees feel valued, they increase their productivity. They will be happy to come to work, and they the effort they put in will show it. This article will show you the key steps you need to take to keep your employees happy and engaged in their work.
Recognize Positive Performance
You must acknowledge positive performance if you want to keep your employees engaged. People do not perform well if they believe their efforts will go unrecognized. When employees don’t perform at their best, your business will suffer. But giving your employees proper recognition will improve their motivation and project engagement. The best way to do that is to keep a list of employee recognition ideas. Offering incentives is a great way to show your employees that you recognize them.
However, incentives should not be advertised, and they should not be given on a predictable basis. When incentives are given on a consistent basis, they become expected. When your employees expect incentives, it reduces their effectiveness. Instead, offer incentives intermittently. When you do this, employees will have a greater appreciation for the incentives you offer. It will have a strong impact on them, and it will be more effective at keeping them engaged.
Clear Communication
The first step in keeping your employees engaged is communicating clearly. Without clear communication, your employees will not have a full understanding of what you expect of them. When this happens, their job performance will suffer. You will have to correct their errors, and they could start to feel resentful. This is a recipe for disaster.
However, you can clear up these issues by communicating more clearly. This will take some practice, but it is worth it. By communicating clearly, you give your employees a clear understanding of what you want and what they need to do. With this understanding, they will be able to increase their productivity.
To communicate more clearly, ensure your employees are focused on the conversation every time you talk to them. Ask them for feedback, and let them know their opinions are valued. Take your time and plan out what you want to say ahead of time. If possible, make a bulleted list of what you want to communicate to keep your conversations focused and on task.
Value Your Employees
If you want your employees to perform well, you must show them that they are valued. If employees don’t feel valued, they will not perform well no matter how much you pay them. If they don’t think you value them, then they won’t value you or your business. When employees don’t feel valued, they will eventually quit.
But when employees feel valued, their performance will improve, and they will stay loyal to you.
When they know their efforts are appreciated, they will be willing to go the extra mile, and you won’t have to worry about them quitting.
You must both show and tell your employees that you value them. When they perform well, thank and congratulate them. Helping your employees grow and offering them room to advance is another great way to show how much you value them.
Keeping your employees engaged and motivated is a vital if you want to be successful in business. Maintaining employee engagement is challenging at times, but you will be able to achieve the results you want by following these simple tips.
@JPGeorge3 grew up in a small town in Washington. After receiving a Master’s degree in public relations, JP has worked in a variety of positions, from agencies to corporations all across the globe. Experience has made JP an expert in topics relating to leadership, talent management, and organizational business.
