As I write this blog it's the beginning of February. January went by in a whirl, so it's only now that my thoughts are turning to this question: what are you hoping for in the rest of 2019? If your workplace fills you with dread, here are a few handy hints to help make 2019 a more rewarding experience for all – whether you’re a manager or not.
Recent research shows that people who feel their relationship with their work supervisor is more of a partnership, as opposed to a traditional boss/worker association, are likely to report much greater life satisfaction. And whilst
Recent research shows that people who feel their relationship with their work supervisor is more of a partnership, as opposed to a traditional boss/worker association, are likely to report much greater life satisfaction. And whilst
employee satisfaction isn't the only goal at a company, it’s surely right up there with the other ‘biggies?’ So, when we're looking to the year ahead and thinking about how to get the most out of it, the key for those who have responsibility for managing people is to act authentically. Drive home your appreciation for employees' contributions and make it clear that in 2019 employee satisfaction is one of the key things you are striving for. And to help you along the way, here are seven practical ways in which people who lead employees can demonstrate this:
1. Share your vision, and ensure that workers understand how their daily work fits into an overall plan - don't forget to celebrate wins.
2. Respect other people's time. For starters, avoid a culture of needless meetings without agendas.
3. Set priorities and make decisions. If you claim everything is a priority, then nothing really is!
4. Share information liberally. Yes, there are times when a boss has to keep confidences, but the bias should be towards sharing.
5. Demonstrate empathy. This includes offering sincere thanks.
6. Accept blame and share credit.
7. Model ethical behaviour. Clearly.
Here's to a satisfying and fruitful work/life balance in 2019, for us all!
1. Share your vision, and ensure that workers understand how their daily work fits into an overall plan - don't forget to celebrate wins.
2. Respect other people's time. For starters, avoid a culture of needless meetings without agendas.
3. Set priorities and make decisions. If you claim everything is a priority, then nothing really is!
4. Share information liberally. Yes, there are times when a boss has to keep confidences, but the bias should be towards sharing.
5. Demonstrate empathy. This includes offering sincere thanks.
6. Accept blame and share credit.
7. Model ethical behaviour. Clearly.
Here's to a satisfying and fruitful work/life balance in 2019, for us all!