Having a happy, healthy, engaged workforce goes far beyond providing free food, gym memberships, and a ping-pong table. While those perks are sure to be appreciated by employees, they do not do much in the way of motivating or retaining them. What it really comes down to is the employee-employer relationship.
Considering nearly 50% of the 7,200 adults surveyed in a previous Gallup study left a job “to get away from their manager,” it is time to reevaluate the employee-employer relationship.
Here is what makes for a good relationship between employers and their employees.
1. Open communication.
The key to any good relationship is communication that goes both ways. Unfortunately, employees do not feel like their bosses are really listening. A recent survey of more than 1,000 employees showed a mere 15% of employees are satisfied with the quality of workplace communication.
2. Guidance and support.
A leader cannot lead without providing direction. To build a stronger relationship with employees, employers must provide them with the necessary guidance and support to achieve their work goals. Employers need to have an idea of what those goals are to do that.
3. Opportunities and investments.
Ideally, both parties bring something to, and get something out of, the relationship. For employers, the benefits of a good employee-employer relationship include a workforce that is highly engaged, productive, and satisfied in their role within the organization. An effective and efficient workforce is good for business.
4. Gratitude and appreciation.
It is in our nature to want to be praised for a job well done—a result of receiving “gold stars” during our schoolyard days, no doubt. It reassures, motivates, and gives us the fuel we need to continue doing what we do well.
5. Interest in life outside of work.
The employee-employer relationship should be professional, but that does not mean employers should not take the time to get to know the person behind the work. Strive to treat employees as people, not just worker bees. The key is to take an interest in employees’ lives outside of work.
What are employees’ personal and professional goals? Where do they hope to be in five years? Do they have a family? What do they like to do once the workday is over?
Questions like these help employers to know their employees on a more personal level. That helps them make sense of individual employee actions and preferences, and forms a much stronger bond between employers and their employees.
Raj Isaac Abraham
Entrepreneur
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