Treat your employees right so they won’t use your internet to look for new jobs

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Employees are our greatest asset. Then why do most companies treat employees poorly? Any strategy or business plan relies on motivated and engaged people to make it happen. Disengaged employees can cost companies millions of dollars from lost productivity, damages from employee negligence and negative publicity due to poor customer service.

Many organizations treat their employees as if they are a commodity. They use them until they can get no more out of them, and then cast them aside. This leads to poor morale, lower productivity, and higher turnover. Your employees are your most valuable asset. Don’t take them for granted or treat them poorly. They use your internal tools and systems and interact with customers. They are your best brand ambassadors. Loyalty is a two-way street. You can’t buy loyalty, but you can certainly foster and nurture it. Employees who have been pushed to the point where they no longer care, will not go the extra mile. They will not take the initiative to solve problems.

Employees are the heart beat of the company. And if the heart stops beating…What will happen?

Treat Your Employees Right!

1. Promote and support work/life balance.
2. Create opportunities for growth and development.
3. Recognize Employees’ efforts and accomplishments.
4. Don’t micromanage — Trust employees and grant them autonomy.
5. Provide adequate training and support.
6. Show Empathy — Show employees that you genuinely care.
7. Open Communication — Communicate honestly with employees and welcome feedback.

A Maritz study in 2010 showed more than 84 percent of employees viewed their company as a great place to work if it had three or more reward and recognition programs in place. Employees are the branches of a tree that makes a company grow. In order to remain strong in an industry, employees have to be kept happy.

Employees spend half of their lives at work. They are not asking for much. Employees want to work in an environment where they are valued. Sometimes it’s the little things you do, that counts the most. It’s the simple things people remember. The simple gesture, the kind word, the much needed support. It comes from putting people first. A little respect and empathy goes a long way. If you want to get the best out of your employees — Treat them well!