There is no doubt that happy employees are more likely to stay with the company, take good care of customers and do what their managers want even before requesting them to. It all starts with engaging them and creating a workplace environment that supports this. Great leaders are known to be those that build good relationships with employees in order to influence, motivate and encourage. Employees can be inspired as follows. Encourage and recognise good performance According to Sky Dennis, the CEO of a logistics firm, your employees are your most valuable asset, most employees tend to push harder when their efforts are recognised. Recognition helps employees know that their company values them and their contributions to the success of their team and the company overall. It also assists employees to build a sense of security in their worth to the company, inspiring them to continue great work. Set up unrealistic targets Dennis states that this helps push employees beyond their limits and however much they may not meet their targets, the level of input can be seen based on how much progress they have achieved. Setting goals which push staff to achieve their best can lead to very positive results. Job security He carries on that once an employee has good job security, it’s most likely they are going to be risk takers which may be good for business since it will encourage more creativity and an employer may be exposed to skills he or she didn’t expect. Job security also boosts company reputation for a good employer. Create competition at a workplace “Once there is competition especially for a promotion or just recognition for example, employees of the month, or week, this will create an environment to make an employee be more exceptional and different from the others. Competition is known for its ability to motivate people to push past their limits and achieve more, it also stimulates innovation and invention,” Dennis states. Communicate expectations The logistics firm CEO also points out that your team must push past their goals, which is why you should explain the future plans to them, for instance, set clear expectations and assure them how they fit into the company. Then assist them on how best they can help the company reach its goal. Also make it a point to check on your team more often, make them accountable and see how far they are meeting the goals. Delegate Dennis also stresses that delegation is one of the most powerful tools for a successful business. Delegating tasks to workers offers them the ability to learn and develop new skills. Expands the trust between workers and improves communication, efficiency, productivity, and time management. Employees given an opportunity to delegate notice that you brought them to your level, which will make connecting with them easier for you and them. Find out what employees want He also notes that it’s important to know that everyone is different and will have diverse wants, needs and desires. Therefore, employers or managers, must get to know your employees to discover what drives and motivates them and to try and satisfy their numerous needs. Become a good coach Coaching your employees enables them to improve performance, enhances individual skills and helps them better understand their role in the organisation. This doesn’t only benefit the employee alone but also helps you as a manager to explore the true potential of an employee, Dennis stresses. According to Business News Daily, employee coaching has been linked to affect employee skills motivation and performance at work. Coaching has been identified as an effective employee feedback tool in an organisation. Employees are more willing to offer feedback to their coaches. The coaching environment influences employees’ performance. It’s the responsibility of a manager to encourage growth, confidence and ambition in your employees.
