Tips to Show Your Employees You Care


If you want to succeed in today’s business world, you must ensure your employees feel valued. When your employees are happy, you can build a thriving business.

Also, there are numerous studies linking worker happiness to productivity. This means you must shift your focus from the amount of work being done to who is doing the work. Developing an effective way to connect with your employeesOpens in a new tab. is essential for ongoing success.

Find Ways to Relate to Your Workers – Never Act Like You Are “Above” Them

If you are busy managing a business, you may try to drown yourself in work (or do this unintentionally) completely forgetting about the people around you. Take a few minutes out of your day to dedicate your time and attention to your workers. You can ask them about their day, share information like a Thrive ReviewOpens in a new tab. that may enhance their focus and productivity, or just make small talk. All this is going to improve your employee’s health, happiness, and productivity.

There are more than a few ways to help your employees feel more empowered and “on your level.” Be sure to give them a voice and ask them for input. Something that is even more important is to listen when your employees talk.

Show Interest in Your Employee’s Personal Lives

Even though it is not always practical for CEOs to check in about their worker’s personal lives on a daily basis, embracing the culture that shows the “boss” cares about what goes on outside the office can have a significant impact on any employee. Take time to create a contact channel for your employees so they can share their concerns and feelings. This is going to create a sense of relief and care that will lead to a happier workforce.

Take Notice of the Small things

In some situations, even the smallest actions can have a huge impact. Take time to look at the small details and show small gestures of appreciation. Doing this is going to go a long way. Send your workers a short email to encourage them or thank them for their service and contribution to the company. When you bring up a small detail from a past conversation, they are going to feel like you care and listen to what they have to say. Even a small gesture, such as an “employee of the month” award can instill a sense of motivation and pride in your workforce.

Feed Your Workers

This is a bit of literal advice. One of the best ways to get to your employee’s hearts is by going through their stomach. Do you want to take steps that will improve productivity and morale while creating a sense of camaraderie? If so, provide your workers with a free meal. During this meal, the workers have a chance to bond with one another, which is going to boost morale across the board. After all, who does not enjoy free food?

Help Your Workers Grow

A great employee is one who wants to keep growing and improving. If you are the employer, you play a huge role in this. Some tips you can use to help boost the value and confidence of your business and team include pairing workers with mentors; creating a development plan; helping your employees build their own personal networks; and challenging them with new tasks or assignments.

Remember Your Employee’s Birthdays

No one wants to go to work on their special day and not receive any type of special acknowledgment. When an employee has a birthday, this is the perfect chance for them to be in the spotlight for the day and to get individual recognition. You can even take an extra step and provide a personal treat, card, or even a small token or gift. By remembering your worker’s birthdays, you can show that you value and care about their happiness.

Plan Bonding Events for Management and Staff

This could be a holiday party, awards ceremony, or staff BBQ – planning and hosting company events will help to validate your workers, promote their creativity, and boost how they feel about your business. Consider hosting a few different events throughout the year. Most employees will not only attend, but they will look forward to it.

It does not matter how big your business is. You should never underestimate the power and benefit of a company event. When you host them, it will help to improve the culture and the morale of your company. These are two things that directly impact employee productivity.

Encourage Employee Feedback

You need to take the time to get to know how your workers feel. You should also work to create a culture where there is value put on honest feedback.

One way to do this is by surveying your workers regularly. This is also a low-cost way to learn more about the day-to-day realities of your company. You should also conduct exit interviewsOpens in a new tab. when an employee leaves. This will help you find important information that can be changed or improved to reduce turnover in the future.

There are some employees who are hesitant to speak their minds. This is usually because they are worried about potential adverse consequences if they submit a complaint. One option is to implement a text program, where workers can submit texts – anonymously if desired – to share grievances or problems. This will also ensure they do not have to fear being penalized for their opinions.

Praise Publicly, Criticize Privately

It is important to publicly recognize your team’s work. This has more meaning for the person receiving the praise. This also helps the entire team learn something new. Be sure to offer details related to what the person did, the impact it had, and the context.

Do not discipline or give negative feedback in the group setting. Any type of public criticism can be difficult and harsh. It will also probably trigger the individual’s defense mechanisms. Any type of individual criticism needs to be done in a private manner to ensure it is clear and kind.

Remove the Door

Having an open-door policy is a must. When you implement an open-door policy, you show transparency, trust, and honesty in your entire organization. With no door, it means that you can chat with your workers as they pass your office, ask them about their day, families, and more.

Some employees will feel intimidated when walking into their boss’s office. You can make this less intimidating by inviting them in for a casual conversation whenever possible. By removing the door, you remove the barriers and help create a sense of open communication throughout the office.

Caring is Essential

When you take time to show your workers that you care about them, you are going to find that your employees not only like working with you but that they do not have high turnover rates. Also, when employees are satisfied and happy in their job, they will have higher productivity levels, which means the business can make more money. Try the tips and techniques that are seen here to see what you can do and achieve in your business. When it comes to your workers, there is no room for issues or mistakes. Knowing what to do and expect is the best way to improve employee culture and morale.

Steve Todd

Steve Todd, founder of Open Sourced Workplace and is a recognized thought leader in workplace strategy and the future of work. With a passion for work from anywhere, Steve has successfully implemented transformative strategies that enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. Through Open Sourced Workplace, he fosters collaboration among HR, facilities management, technology, and real estate professionals, providing valuable insights and resources. As a speaker and contributor to various publications, Steve remains dedicated to staying at the forefront of workplace innovation, helping organizations thrive in today's dynamic work environment.

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