ACCORDING TO RESEARCH by Gallup, an American research-based, global performance management consulting company, employees who are given the opportunity to use their strengths on a daily basis are six times more likely to be engaged on the job. While the onus primarily falls on the individual to constantly improve their skills, the business also has a responsibility to find ways to leverage existing talents and ensure that these are woven into the business itself.
Making an investment in existing staff is also an excellent way to attract new talent. When word gets out that you and your business take the time and resources to build and enrich your workforce, new candidates and graduates will come flocking. Giving these employees the tools and skills they need to motivate themselves will ensure that they’re always hungry to learn more and improve.
HIRING ABOVE YOUR WEIGHT CLASS
It starts with the recruitment process. When an HR employee is inundated with CVs for a specific role, they need to constantly bear in mind what this individual will need to do on a daily basis, as well the kind of skills they would require.
In my experience, far too many business owners are trying to manage tasks they don’t have the knowledge or expertise for. Why would you hire an individual with a role in mind and then block them from letting their skills shine? Optimise your employees as they are your business’ most crucial resource. Owners need to put their egos aside and understand that hiring someone who is more knowledgeable about an aspect of their business than they are, is the best thing they could do for their business.
WHEN IT COMES TO GOALS, BE FLEXIBLE!
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