Clear expectations-Ensure the employees know what is expected of them. Changing expectations causes unhealthy stress and dissatisfied employees.
Supervision quality– Lack of feedback, mismanagement of meetings and vague expectations cause employees to feel “in limbo” and will leave the company.
Freedom of speech– Allow employees to speak their mind. You never know, you may learn something important. (Make sure you read the Kaizen cheat sheet on this page!)
Utilization of talent-Allow employees to utilize their talent in the workplace to keep them motivated.
Fairness and equality– Let employees know and feel they are being equally and fairly treated.
Tools, time and training– Provide employees with the required tools, time and training to get their task done.
New opportunities– Provide employees with new opportunities to learn and grow their skill set.
Connect with your employees– Don’t let an employee feel that senior management doesn’t know they exist.
Don’t threaten– Never threaten your employee’s job or income. This will only go one way.
Appreciation and reward– Reward and appreciate your employees on their achievements. Maybe even have presentation evenings.
Communicate with your employees– Give them a pat on the back. If you are managing employees in remote locations try to meet with them at least two to three times per year.
Empower your employees– Balance the power between you and your employees so they feel they are being coached rather than being ruled.
Accountability– Make sure your employees are always held accountable for delivering their goals.
Performance reviews-Have properly timed performance reviews to discuss your employees’ career aspirations.
Go beyond the bonus-Give your feedback with something tangible other than bonus, equity or salary increase.
Competitive benefits-Create an environment of positive competition among your employees with competitive benefits.
‘Stay’ interviews-Conduct stay interviews in addition to exit interviews to learn how to retain employees in your company.
Clear path for advancement-Employees must have a clear path for promotion and growth.
Communication of mission statement-Your goals and objectives should be clearly known to all employees.
Hire an HR manager-Let the experts handle the retention of employees.
Train your employees-Foster training of your employees to retain them.
Feedback from employees-In addition to the performance review of the employees, ask for their the feedback to let you know their concerns and problems.
Trust your employees-Show your employees you trust them with responsibility.
Show your employees respect-Let your employees be respected.
Share your revenue-Your employees will take more interest in the company if a part of their wages are tied to your company’s performance.
Holidays and vacation-Offer your employees incentive holidays or vacations based on performance.
Make your employee an asset-Make sure you foster an environment where your employees feel like an asset to the company.
Promote honesty-Honesty is the best policy is so true if you want to create an environment where employees would like to stay and prosper.
Realistic expectations-Have realistic expectations from your staff to avoid getting them stressed out.
Encourage group activities outside office hours-Bond with your employees with group activities outside office hours like company dinners or vacations, etc.
Communicate with employees the current situation-It is important that your employees know the current situation of your company. Be open and honest. They will appreciate the honesty.
Stop the distraction and demotivation-Let your employees work in peace if they have the necessary tools and skills. Stop micro managing.
Eradicate office politics-Nip this evil in the bud. If you sense office politics, get on top of it straight away and be pro-active. Don’t let it demotivate your employees.
Emotional intelligence goes a long way-Be emotionally intelligent and be aware of personal lives of your employees.
Consistency-Be consistent with how you work and what is expected of your employees so that you don’t confuse them.
Creative freedom-Give your employees the creative freedom they need to tap into their hidden qualities.
Ask for their ideas-Ask your employees for their ideas to let them and your company grow.
Flexibility-Do not be stubborn about the decisions you make. Make sure you are flexible enough to accommodate everybody.
Open mindedness-Do not think that you know everything. Be open minded about the idea that your employees may well be better than you at something.
