10 ways to create an employee friendly environment
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Research has proven over and over again there’s a strong correlation between key business metrics and employee engagement. In fact, Gallup has shown employee engagement impacts 9 performance outcomes, including absenteeism, turnover, profitability, productivity and even safety.TRANSCRIPT
TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
TOP 10 WAYS
ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR VOICING DISSATISFACTION:
Give employees, customers,
and suppliers a method for voicing their
opinions and satisfaction.
ACT PROMPTLY:
When a potential issue arises follow the
documented procedures for addressing
the issue.
BE PROACTIVE:
Encourage and incent managers to
mitigate risks.
DOCUMENT JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Develop and document
job descriptions for each position and
ensure they remain current as job
responsibilities evolve.
CLARIFY ACCOUNTABILITY:
Clarify accountability and prove the
importance of risk mitigation by
conducting routine supervisor and
manager trainings.
EMPLOYEE GOALS:
Empower and align employee goals with
the organization’s overall goals.
Perform regularly scheduled performance
evaluations and solicit input from
supervisors, peers, and subordinates to
ensure a complete performance analysis.
OFFER MULTI-DIRECTION PERFORMANCE REVIEWS:
REVIEW RESULTS:
Establish a formal process for
employees to appeal performance
review results.
TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN:
Training at all organizational levels is probably the most effective way
to minimize conflict in the workplace. Assign a complete training curriculum
to each position and monitor completion. Train all employees
regarding conflict resolution.
OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVE:
Use an independent, qualified firm to
observe your workplace, gauge risks and
make recommendations.
TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
TOP 10 WAYS SOURCE: http://www.sentric.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Best-Practices-Protecting-Your-Business-from-Lawsuits.pdf