Dear All,
I run a Small & Medium Enterprise with an employee strength of 60. In today's dynamic era, all people tend to go for big brands/companies to work with. In such a situation, I would like to know what I should do to retain my good employees with me for the long term and how I can keep my entire team motivated. How can I increase a sense of belongingness in them? It's very crucial for me to know.
Please help,
Shruti
From India, Pune
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I run a Small & Medium Enterprise with an employee strength of 60. In today's dynamic era, all people tend to go for big brands/companies to work with. In such a situation, I would like to know what I should do to retain my good employees with me for the long term and how I can keep my entire team motivated. How can I increase a sense of belongingness in them? It's very crucial for me to know.
Please help,
Shruti
From India, Pune
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Hi Shruti,
The best way to retain employees is through a family-oriented approach. In addition to competitive pay packages, you should also focus on welfare measures to ensure that employees are happy to work with you. Employee engagement is crucial; be attentive to their needs and offer support during critical times, such as the loss of a close relative. Assist them in securing seats in schools and colleges by establishing partnerships with educational institutions. Visit employees' residences and involve their families in organizational development initiatives.
Organize family-oriented events like family days and celebrations. Arrange competitions for employees’ spouses and children to foster a sense of community. Implementing these strategies may yield positive outcomes.
Regards,
Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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191The best way to retain employees is through a family-oriented approach. In addition to competitive pay packages, you should also focus on welfare measures to ensure that employees are happy to work with you. Employee engagement is crucial; be attentive to their needs and offer support during critical times, such as the loss of a close relative. Assist them in securing seats in schools and colleges by establishing partnerships with educational institutions. Visit employees' residences and involve their families in organizational development initiatives.
Organize family-oriented events like family days and celebrations. Arrange competitions for employees’ spouses and children to foster a sense of community. Implementing these strategies may yield positive outcomes.
Regards,
Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi
The key to having a motivated work force is in ensuring that the work environment is appealing and pleasant. This means you have to work on the following broad themes
- make the work place a fun place to be in. eg. Right from ensuring that the work place is well lit up, the decor is pleasant and at the same time there is laughter and good cheer that energizes the environment, ensuring that friction if any is nipped in the bud, preferably have a theory Y style of leadership culture etc.
- ensure that there is professional work environment eg ensuring that there is proper systems, JD’s and KRA’s , the tools for work are easily available etc.
- while work remains the fulcrum of the office, there is a life beyond work that craves for attention. Make efforts to identify these and satisfy these needs eg. Know a little more about the personnel’s passions, interests and hobbies and where possible give them an opportunity to share these
- Every individual values his/ her individuality and self worth. Work on meeting these small necessities. Eg. Respect their right to have a different point of view, don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill when mistakes are made, give feedback in appropriate setting etc.
Despite all this there is a psychological tendency to equate bigger brands with better job profile, greater job security, more growth opportunities, more valued work experience etc. Obviously the challenge for you then, is to come up with innovative strategies to positively reinforce your employees thought process and mindset and convince them of the benefits of a long term association with your set up. The personal touch is the key but the risk is they should not perceive you as being too nosey or interfering in day to day work.
You may also benefit from some contents of the following Inspirational and Motivational blogs in enhancing your own self belief and confidence as well as motivating your workforce
www.actspot.wordpress.com - Over 93,500 views and 625 followers
www.poweract.blogspot.com - Over 28,500 views and 160 followers
Best Wishes
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From India, Mumbai
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The key to having a motivated work force is in ensuring that the work environment is appealing and pleasant. This means you have to work on the following broad themes
- make the work place a fun place to be in. eg. Right from ensuring that the work place is well lit up, the decor is pleasant and at the same time there is laughter and good cheer that energizes the environment, ensuring that friction if any is nipped in the bud, preferably have a theory Y style of leadership culture etc.
- ensure that there is professional work environment eg ensuring that there is proper systems, JD’s and KRA’s , the tools for work are easily available etc.
- while work remains the fulcrum of the office, there is a life beyond work that craves for attention. Make efforts to identify these and satisfy these needs eg. Know a little more about the personnel’s passions, interests and hobbies and where possible give them an opportunity to share these
- Every individual values his/ her individuality and self worth. Work on meeting these small necessities. Eg. Respect their right to have a different point of view, don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill when mistakes are made, give feedback in appropriate setting etc.
Despite all this there is a psychological tendency to equate bigger brands with better job profile, greater job security, more growth opportunities, more valued work experience etc. Obviously the challenge for you then, is to come up with innovative strategies to positively reinforce your employees thought process and mindset and convince them of the benefits of a long term association with your set up. The personal touch is the key but the risk is they should not perceive you as being too nosey or interfering in day to day work.
You may also benefit from some contents of the following Inspirational and Motivational blogs in enhancing your own self belief and confidence as well as motivating your workforce
www.actspot.wordpress.com - Over 93,500 views and 625 followers
www.poweract.blogspot.com - Over 28,500 views and 160 followers
Best Wishes
__________________
From India, Mumbai
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