Published by Programme B
A 2019 research by global staffing agency Robert Half revealed that two in five or 39% of professionals in Canada quit their job because of a bad boss, according to a report on Cision. Bad bosses tend to scold employees in front of clients, throw temper tantrums, and even scream at them. This behavior negatively affects employee morale, resulting in low productivity in the workplace. Because of this, managers and supervisors should evaluate their leadership tactics to ensure they are leading their teams successfully.
While being a great manager is one of the best ways to increase staff retention, it’s not easy. That’s because only a few people possess the natural traits one needs to be a respected business leader. Nonetheless, you can learn to be a better manager and improve staff satisfaction and workplace happiness by following steps to achieve the best boss ever title listed below.
Communicate Company Visions Clearly
One of the top qualities that make you a great boss is communicating clear visions for your company. Typically, employees feel valued when you help them understand why they engage in the tasks they do every day. Therefore, make it a habit to communicate your organization’s vision, strategic goals, and mission clearly with your employees. Doing so is key to keeping your employees engaged and satisfied. In turn, employees will get involved and interested in helping the company achieve its goals and objectives.
Care About Employees
Instead of treating your staff as productivity machines, pay attention to your workers’ wellbeing, physical and psychological health. Also, show empathy and support when workers are going through a hard time. Some of the best ways to show employees that you care include asking them what they do when they are not at work or how their kids are doing.
Investing in workers’ compensation insurance is another great way to show you value your workers. Ideally, workers’ comp covers lost income and medical expenses for employees injured at work. So, workers don’t have to worry about their physical and financial health, which translates to improved morale and productivity. However, you need to understand the workers compensation process to benefit from it. As a rule of thumb, inform your employees what your policy covers and ensure they receive medical attention immediately after an accident. Moreover, foster a culture of reporting accidents or potential risks consistently.
Provide Feedback Consistently
In most cases, bosses reward systems for discouraging poor work performance among employees. But great managers understand that workers benefit from mentorship and encouragement. With this in mind, focus on telling your employees when they are doing an excellent job. Likewise, communicate with them when they are not meeting the company’s expectations. Providing consistent feedback helps your employees nurture their talents which you can harness to achieve your goals.
Earning the status of a good boss has never been easy. However, it’s not impossible if you possess the qualities of a successful leader and strive to become better. If you’re looking to lead teams successfully, communicate organization goals effectively with employees. Also, show that you care, support, and provide consistent feedback and training.
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