Although my clients have
annual revenues from less than $1 million to billions...there are certain key
“employee satisfiers” that are common and crucial to any size company. I urge my clients to provide their team with
“RESULTS.” R
REWARD. This is accomplished with compensation,
recognition, awards and the acknowledgment of a job well done. E
ENVIRONMENT. Give employees the best possible working
environment. (Little things matter. On one client’s “internal audit,”
their people continually complained about the
need for a working ice machine. When this request was ignored, it was interpreted
to mean, that management simply didn’t care.) Some companies are now offering their
employees on-site doctors or nurses, concierges to conduct employees’ personal
errands, summer camps for workers’ kids and believe it or not, nap tents for quick
workday zzzzzs! S
SUPPORT. Offer support to all employees. Support from fellow employees. Support from leaders. Provide mentors.
Create a sense of community. Establish
a culture of inclusion. People like to
“belong.” U
UNDERSTANDING. Listen. Pay
attention to one’s concerns and challenges. Empathize.
Ask questions. Seek others’ knowledge and expertise. Ask their opinion.
Value it. Let trust and honesty
reign supreme. L
LONGEVITY. Offer opportunity.
Advancement. A career track. T
TRADE OFF. Let people be valuable and productive
contributors...in the office and at home! Promote
balance. Victories shouldn’t include
forgotten families. S
SATISFACTION. Encourage achievement. Endorse risk-taking. Foster feelings of accomplishment. Help others realize their hopes, dreams and goals. Let people do, what they love to do. |
