With plenty of valued workers opting to resign from their posts rather than go back to pre-pandemic schedules, managers and employers are hard-pressed to convince their workers to make the decision to stay.
Many organizations are sticking to the traditional idea that it only takes a decent salary and good working conditions to keep good people. Nothing can be farther from the truth. Employees these days value non-monetary perks like enjoying less commuting time (or no commute at all), more opportunities to pursue their personal interests, having more time for their loved ones, and so on.
And if you are a good leader, you know the value of having great people on your team. They can help you make things happen, achieve your targets, and run your business successfully. So you might have to change your perspective with regard to addressing their needs. You have to guide them or mentor them so they can become the best versions of themselves. Every powerful leader realizes he or she needs to help create a positive, respectful, and empowering company culture so workers can thrive within that environment.
Focus on the various dimensions of human wellness, including the physical, emotional, mental, social, financial, spiritual, and intellectual well being of your people. For example, valuing your employees’ health could mean making sure the work environment is safe and conducive to living a healthy lifestyle. Setting up a savings plan for them will also help them reach their financial targets.
Good leaders make sure their people are satisfied at work by offering them resources, knowledge, and training that will help them deliver better performance. Let them feel that they are constantly learning and growing. Let them know you believe in them and that you trust them. One way to do this is by delegating decisions and important tasks.
A sense of being appreciated is very important for employees, too, so go the extra mile to let them know the company values their contribution, or that your customers appreciate their efforts. If you can reward good performance, that’s always a positive thing not just for the workers but also for the organization itself. One good form of reward is opening up opportunities for the career advancement of your workers.
Many leaders don’t realize that one of the best ways to influence their employees is by modeling good behavior. Building positive office culture, having open communication lines at work, and supporting colleagues are all actions that could very well start from the top. If a manager exhibits negative behavior, the team’s motivation, productivity, and collaboration will most likely be affected.
Finally, respect for your people’s beliefs, opinions, spiritual or religious orientations, race, and gender will definitely go a long way. A healthy work environment is an inclusive one. And a leader can show inclusivity by having policies that allow workers to practice their beliefs, express their thoughts or opinions in a healthy way, or be their real selves while working.