When you run a business it is important to make sure that your employees are working at their fullest potential.
It is not realistic to expect your employees to work at their best levels 100% of the time as everyone is bound to have ups and downs in their productivity.
However, there are steps that can be taken to improve employee performance overall.
The keys to running a successful business are consistent feedback and clear communication.
Employees appreciate genuine interactions and straightforwardness over any type of management gimmick.
Ask Appropriate Questions and Listen to the Answers
Ask open-ended questions that start from the beginning in order to find the root of any issues that an employee may have.
For example, ask your employee to tell you in their own words the objectives that they are supposed to meet and what, if anything, is holding them back from meeting those objectives.
Make sure that you stay quiet and listen to the answers that they provide. One of the biggest complaints from employees is feeling like they are not being heard.
Implement Appropriate Technologies
Today many workforces are decentralized, which makes it more important than ever to create powerful communication channels between employees and managers in order to be successful.
A collaborative platform will allow managers to communicate with their teams any action items and can validate comprehension of the tasks at hand.
Clear communication will improve engagement and employee performance.
Invest in Your Employees
Providing your employees with perks is a good way to improve employee performance.
Profit sharing plans, paid time off, monthly outings, etc. are all great ways to improve performance.
Employee perks do not have to be all about money, but can be team building exercises that make your employees truly feel like they are part of the team.
If you are looking for more ways to improve your employee performance or have any hr questions, please feel free to contact us.
