Wondering what it takes to keep loyal and happy workers on the job these days? You might be doing better at fostering employee job satisfaction than you think.
In an OfficeTeam survey, workers were asked whether they think managers deserve a pat on the back, and most of them (80 percent) said they’re cool with their bosses. If you’re among that group of leaders, keep up the good work, and if you want to make sure you continue to cultivate a positive working relationship — and encourage your staff to stay put and stay engaged — read on.
Our staffing specialists have assembled these tried-and-true techniques for managers to stay off the list of bosses who get less-than-stellar reviews (the 23 percent described as micromanagers or 16 percent described as incompetent in our survey, that is!).
1. Improve your workers' morale with a simple thanks
Let employees know when you’re pleased with their work, so they realize you notice their contributions. This step doesn’t take much effort — a handwritten thank-you note or a "great job!" mention at a meeting will do — but can greatly affect overall job satisfaction. Written accolades are rare in this day and age but can be quite meaningful.
2. Boost job satisfaction by soliciting employee opinions
Have a problem to solve or a new business opportunity to explore? Why not solicit ideas from your administrative staff? They may bring a fresh perspective to the situation and no doubt will appreciate the respect shown by asking for their input.
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