True leaders focus on employee relationships. Communicating with employees respectfully and clearly fosters an environment of trust. A trusted team feels empowered to make decisions and act in the company’s best interest.
Leaders who set an example for their workers create an environment where team members feel comfortable and grow. According to a survey by the Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society and the Edelman Trust Institute, people who felt trusted at work reported the following:
74 percent less stress
106 percent more energy at work
50 percent higher productivity
13 percent fewer sick days
76 percent more engagement
29 percent more satisfaction with their lives
40 percent less burnout
To encourage trust and open communication, follow these best practices:
Be present when interacting with employees. Your team wants to know you’re present and engaged. Ensure you genuinely listen to them, their concerns and their needs. Put your phone away, make eye contact and give your employees your full attention. You’ll convey that they’re worthy of your time and respect.
Be transparent with your team. Communication is the key to employee engagement. Encourage open communication by being transparent. Keep your team in the loop about your company’s progress and results. They’ll respect and appreciate your transparency, trust you, and be open with you. Transparency keeps everyone on the same page about individual and company goals.
Keep your word. While communication is essential, staying true to your promises is necessary to gain employees’ trust. Keeping your word shows your team you care about their interests. Hold up your side of the bargain to show employees you prioritize treating them fairly and respectfully.
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Leaders who set an example for their workers create an environment where team members feel comfortable and grow. According to a survey by the Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society and the Edelman Trust Institute, people who felt trusted at work reported the following:
74 percent less stress
106 percent more energy at work
50 percent higher productivity
13 percent fewer sick days
76 percent more engagement
29 percent more satisfaction with their lives
40 percent less burnout
To encourage trust and open communication, follow these best practices:
Be present when interacting with employees. Your team wants to know you’re present and engaged. Ensure you genuinely listen to them, their concerns and their needs. Put your phone away, make eye contact and give your employees your full attention. You’ll convey that they’re worthy of your time and respect.
Be transparent with your team. Communication is the key to employee engagement. Encourage open communication by being transparent. Keep your team in the loop about your company’s progress and results. They’ll respect and appreciate your transparency, trust you, and be open with you. Transparency keeps everyone on the same page about individual and company goals.
Keep your word. While communication is essential, staying true to your promises is necessary to gain employees’ trust. Keeping your word shows your team you care about their interests. Hold up your side of the bargain to show employees you prioritize treating them fairly and respectfully.
Join @Business_Idea4