How to Best Support Your Employee's Goals
Part of being a great leader is supporting your most valuable asset, your employees. Just as you have company goals, your employees have personal and professional goals. Great leaders know that encouraging employees to reach their goals enhances the bottom line, morale, and engagement. Here are a few ways you can support your employees.
Support them as a whole person
Although the pandemic happened a few years ago, many employees are still recovering from the disruption it caused. Employees may need support with personal goals like mental wellness, physical health, financial family planning, or loan forgiveness. As an employer, you can provide helpful resources. Wellness programs, partnering with a local therapist, and offering insurance that covers these expenses make reaching out for help more manageable. Additionally, company-wide training (like a financial planning seminar) or initiatives (like health/exercise initiatives) signal to employees that you care about them as people.
2. communication
The best support for your employees will come from conversations you have with them. Have meetings with employees and ask what their goals are. If they want to grow within the company, let them know your expectations and clarify what it will take. Clearly defined roles and boundaries give employees a framework for success and eliminate guessing. Be open to their feedback. Don’t be afraid to shift positions if an employee is better suited for another area over their current role. Remember, your business is a living, breathing organism. Allow the space to evolve with your employee’s goals in mind. Find where your goals and their goals intersect and capitalize on that exchange.
3. Opportunities
Finally, you can support your employees by providing them with opportunities. Continuing education programs or allowing your employee to lead a project shows that you care about them professionally. Support your employee’s goals by investing in their training and education. Consider having a mentorship program where seasoned employees train newer employees. Give them flexibility within their role to try something new. Encourage their ideas for growth and be willing to help them learn.
Are you ready to lead more effectively?
Effective leadership means having the right strategies. It may be time for you to hire someone for a management role or a new person to support current employees. Source One gives you access to the most qualified candidates. We also offer HR consulting and team and business coaching to help you run your business efficiently and improve your workplace culture. Our team is here to support you in all of your goals, while helping you create the best work environment possible. Give our office a call or send us an email for more information today!