Of course all employees are important, but the most important are the ones who drive your business forward. It is vital that you know who they are and that you ensure their experience is a great one.
Creating a great employee experience includes:
Culture: You can’t get one out of a box, but you can develop one over time. It is important to understand the handful of attributes that set your company apart, and to build culture around those attributes. Most organizations have more of a culture than they realize, and telling a compelling story about who the company is and why it is successful is the first step toward culture building. Ultimately it is the thing that everyone can get behind, and your best employees will make it their own.
Recognition: Recognizing great work should not be left to chance or for when a manager happens to think of doing it. Making recognition a process that is executed regularly will ensure it gets done and will help cement relationships with your best employees.
Engagement: There are a variety of ways to engage with employees that will fit the vibe of your company and that will help create a personal, professional, and healthful connection with your employees.
Development: More and more, your best employees value opportunities to develop their skills and expertise. Invest in education, training, skills development and new experiences for your best employees and the return will be even more valuable people.
Compensation: Make sure your employees feel that their base pay seems fair, and create variable compensation plans that drive the behaviors and results that will propel your company forward, as well as a feeling of accomplishment among your employees.
Succession: Understand who your best people are, what makes them so and plan out their next move within your company to ensure your growth, their growth, and the future of your company.
Creating a great experience for your people is not something that happens overnight. It requires introspection, planning, and incremental change. Give me a call and we can discuss your vision for your company and how to achieve it.