You're only as strong as your weakest link. In this presentation, discover how you can empower your employees so that each team member is functioning at their best.

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You’ve probably heard the expression before that your
team is only as strong as your weakest link. This is
especially important to keep in mind when it comes to
companies and organisations. After all, employees are
the building blocks of your business.

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The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more
robust that business will be. If that team falters in any
way, however, it can have consequences that impact the
company as a whole.

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That’s why it’s so important to invest in your employees
and provide them with the tools and training they need
to succeed in the workplace. When you empower them
in this way, it can lead to increased motivation on the
job, as well as overall satisfaction with that job.

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And happy employees certainly make for a more
positive and functional working environment.
So what are some ways to empower your employees?

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1. Encourage Interaction
Sometimes, employees may feel like disjointed parts in
one big machine. It’s important to regularly bring your
team together to connect and engage with each other.

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1. Encourage Interaction
You can do this through special team-building exercises
or you can even hold ‘lunch and learn’ sessions during
the work day. Such sessions can be very informative,
allowing your team members to grow professionally.

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1. Encourage Interaction
They can also create a space that allows your
employees to truly feel like a team and get on the same
page with each other, which makes for better working
relationships and a stronger company.

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2. Give Ownership
Do your employees currently have the power and
freedom to make important decisions in your business?
Believe it or not, this feeling of autonomy makes a world
of difference for team members.

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2. Give Ownership
When employees feel like they have ownership of a
project, their sense of confidence, responsibility, and
creativity increases. Allow your employees to step up to
the plate from time to time so that they have the
opportunity to shine.

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3. Show Appreciation
Do you regularly thank your team members for a job
well done? Everyone likes to feel appreciated and
everyone likes to know that they’re a valued member of
a larger whole. It’s a validating experience to be shown
appreciation.

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3. Show Appreciation
Whether it’s a small note, a gift card, or simply a word of
acknowledgement in your next team meeting, be sure to
recognize your employees for excellent work. It’ll boost
their confidence and create a desire in them to continue
going the extra mile.

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4. Promote Innovation
Employees want to feel that their ideas and opinions
matter. When given the chance, you’d be surprised by
how creative team members can be in solving new
challenges and issues that are bound to arise from time
to time.

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4. Promote Innovation
Hold regular brainstorming sessions with your team and
ask for their ideas and solutions. This equips your
employees with a sense of ownership in addition to
making them feel pride for the solutions they develop.

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Happier employees make for a more positive, healthy,
and enjoyable working environment. And when the
workplace functions the way it should, it results in better
quality work and higher levels of productivity. In what
ways will you start to empower your employees this
week?

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