Are you needlessly losing good employees? If you are asking yourself this question, then you are probably well aware of the fact that it is not enough to just get good people. It is necessary to retain them. There exists a large number of programs designed to retain employees in companies. Among all the programs, however, we sometimes forget about a few basic questions you should answer to your people and ensure that they understand your answers. HRcommunication.com highlighted five such questions.
1. What do you expect from me?
Managers should talk to their employees about their expectations. It sounds as a matter of course but do your people really know your company's goals and how their work fits into the broader context?
2. Am I doing my job well?
Managers should not provide feedback to subordinates only when they make a mistake. They should focus more on providing recognition for achievements and initiative.
3. How successful am I?
Managers should regularly evaluate the performance of their people, talk to them about their long-term success and opportunities for improvement. They should, however, talk about possible problems with performance and behavior regularly, not just once a year when a formal performance evaluation is done.
4. What can I improve in?
Even the best employees need to hear where they have some gaps. Managers should be working with them on their individual development plans.
5. How can I continue to grow?
Without the ability to learn new things and grow, even the greatest enthusiasts will become bored one day. Managers should, therefore, regularly talk with them about why they were recruited and what their qualities the company weighs the most. Then they can create the development plans accordingly.
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