Keeping your staff happy and productive is especially important during economic downturns.
Not only are they more anxious about their job security, they may be stressed about their performance and their ability to meet goals and targets.
So, similar to checking in with clients, also communicate with your staff regularly to make sure they’re content.
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Marketwatch says it will also cut down on the secrets and problems they keep from you, and will help strengthen your team and business.
The site recently put together a list of things employees won’t say to their managers. This list includes:
I’m working too hard: People are wary of letting their bosses know they’re stressed. They might fake sick days to score a much-needed break, rather than let you know they need to offload a few tasks.
I use Facebook at work: They won’t admit they browse social media during work hours. So, ensure your user guidelines are clear, and also let your employees know you’re open to giving them more responsibility if they need more of a challenge.
I have a business on the side: Some of your employees may be working on the side and freelancing. This isn’t a major problem if they’re not breaking rules, but it can become distracting and affect their daily productivity.
Read the 7 other secrets, and find out how you can deal with them.
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