Know Your Employee
Knowing your employees well leads to a positive work culture. Employees who know each other well are less likely to fight and criticize one another. Conflicts and misunderstandings not only degrade the atmosphere in the workplace, but they also raise people's stress levels. (Juneja, n.d)
Employers cannot be good supervisors and maintain a professional relationship with every employee unless they make an effort to get to know them. They could be excellent teachers and technical experts. They may hold regular meetings with employees in order to keep everyone up to date. However, the human element is all too often missing. Supervisors frequently overlook the importance of getting to know their employees as individuals. Great workplace leaders are aware of this. It forges bonds that enable your organization to solve big problems, face big challenges, and achieve extraordinary results from a diverse range of people. (Saviroff, 2013)
10 Simple Ways To Get To Know Your Employees Better
1. Play Games
Spend an afternoon playing cards or board games. Reserve a conference room or go off-site to play games, socialize, and have fun with your colleagues. Some good work and non-work-related conversations are unavoidable. Remember the fun and interesting things you learn and incorporate them into employee recognition, nicknames, and so on. (Decker, 2018)
2. Manage Like A Mentor
You must manage like a mentor to get to know your employees better. You can have a different relationship with your employees if you use mentorship. The employee will perceive you as a thought leader, someone who cares about their career, and they will feel more supported as a result. They will be inspired to share more with you thanks to your trusted guidance. Mentoring will keep them motivated while you lead with intention. (Newell, 2018)
3. Ask Everyone The Same Question And Listen Carefully To Their Answers
Getting to know your coworkers becomes more difficult as you advance in your career. Try to learn just one thing about each of your employees. Decide what you want to know and ask everyone the same question, such as, "What did you want to be when you were 10?" Alternatively, "What do you enjoy doing?" Then listen very carefully. (Potts, 2018)
4. Have Lunch With Them
Breaking bread with your team and listening to what those doing the majority of the work are thinking is critical to establishing leadership presence. Don't order a sandwich just to be able to sit in your office. Go to the cafeteria and ask if you can join the loudest, most energetic table for lunch. They are most likely your organization's influencers and would value your presence greatly. (Dana, 2018)
5. Hold Town Hall Sessions
6. Be Authentic And Vulnerable With Them
7. Have Staff Members Re-Introduce Themselves At Meetings
8. Attend Company Social Gatherings
Company leaders are busy for a reason: they have a lot of duties. Time spent getting to know employees on a personal level, on the other hand, is invaluable. Attending events such as business celebrations and team-building exercises should be a priority for leaders. This shows employees that the company's management care about their well-being, not just the profit line. (Feldmann, 2018)
9. Encourage Two-Way Dialogue In Company Communications
10. Work Alongside Them
The Bottom Line
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As discussed in this article, it is very important to know your employees as it will create a friendly work culture. There will be less misunderstandings and communication problems. There will be lower stress levels and increased employee engagement. This will result in higher productivity and lower staff turnover. Good article. All the Best Jaliya!
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DeleteKnowing your employees is crucial to any organization. This can help the management of the organization to create a positive work culture within an organization as well as to identify more about the employees people under their management. For HR individuals, these information are crucial in creating better opportunities and training programs for their employees. Great article.
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