Encouraging Employees

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TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE

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Employees are the building blocks of your business. 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
in every possible way, especially when it comes to their
mental and emotional health. The truth is the routine of
a job, even those we enjoy, can become mundane after
a while.

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Sometimes, an employee might lose sight of the bigger
picture or simply go through a phase when motivation
isn’t at its best.

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When you encourage your employees, however, it can
lead to increased motivation on the job, as well as
overall satisfaction with that job–and happy employees
certainly make for a more positive and functional
working environment. Continue reading for some ways
you can start encouraging your employees this week.

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1. 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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1. 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
recognise 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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2. Eliminate Bureaucracy
What hoops do employees in your company have to
jump through in order to get a project green-lighted?
How much red tape gets in the way of a productive work
day for them?

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“Bureaucratic restraints can prevent employees from
getting their work done,” says business expert Stan
Mack. “For example: an employee who must fill out a
number of forms and speak with multiple people before
getting approval to start a project."

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Try to identify workplace practices that are inefficient so
that you can help your employees have more productive
workdays. You might even ask for their feedback on how
you can help them expedite their daily processes.

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3. Create Decision-Making Opportunities
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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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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Jan Fletcher, one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs, says
this: “Providing employees with seemingly insignificant
decision-making opportunities has a powerful positive
psychological impact. So, offer employees an abundance
of choices, even if they’re small.”

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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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5. 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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You can do this through special team-building exercises
or you can even hold ‘lunch and learn’ sessions during
the work day.

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Such sessions can be very informative, allowing your team
members to grow professionally, but 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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We all need a little encouragement from time to time,
and that’s especially true within the workplace. Too often,
leaders and managers take their team members for
granted, which can lead employees to feel
underappreciated and overworked.

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Make a concerted effort to regularly encourage your
team through the methods above, however, and you’ll
potentially boost employee morale and make for a
happier and more productive workplace.

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We hope you enjoyed this presentation!
Visit www.shapingchange.com.au for more resources on
leadership development, change management,
emotional intelligence, and more!

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