Have you ever noticed that your employees work harder and stay longer when they actually feel valued and appreciated? When their voices are heard and their ideas and opinions matter? As a manager, you walk a fine line between meeting deadlines and budgets and developing a successful and happy team. When you’re able to cultivate a team where each individual feels like an important piece of the puzzle – things are smooth. When folks feel underheard and undervalued, things are not so smooth. Check out these tips for managing with a sense of value in mind.
Business Owners: Managing with a Sense of Value
- Give your team a voice. Don’t just listen to ideas, actually implement.
- Help individuals on your team develop a career path and a plan for how to get there.
- Offer fair and well-deserved compensation increases.
- Don’t forget about fun. Make time to take a break with the team every once in a while.
- Share the news of good work – give your employees a moment in the sun.
- Manage with a sense of compassion and understanding.
Are you a manager? How do you know that your employees feel valued and appreciated?
