Your employees are vital to the success of your small business — which is why embracing an employee-centric culture can pay off in so many ways. When you genuinely care about keeping your team motivated and engaged, it can raise their performance and work quality. Retaining employees can also save you time and money. Here are five tips for how to do it:
1. Offer Competitive Wages (and Benefits)
While a job is much more than a paycheck for most people, employees still want to feel that they’re valued and being fairly compensated. And benefits are part of that, too — things like health insurance, retirement accounts, and even gym memberships. Benefits can also be a good way to make up for a less competitive salary. If you’re not sure how your wages compare to what your competitors offer, online resources like Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and Salary.com can be good places to do some research.
2. Invest in Their Happiness
When you show you care about your employees, they tend to be happier and more loyal. One way is to invest in your employees’ professional success. Not only do training, mentorships, and other learning opportunities make them better employees, but they also help make them feel more valued and loyal to the company. Things that help improve their overall quality of life can also mean a lot, too. These include flexible work schedules and even work-from-home options.
3. Show Recognition Regularly
Another way to show you value your team is by recognizing their good work. You could reward employees with bonuses, gift cards, or extra vacation days. Be creative, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Providing employees with regular feedback and encouragement can go a long way toward improving job satisfaction. When an employee feels like they’re an important part of the company’s success, it often pushes them to do their job better.
4. Create a Better Work Environment
A great work environment is one of the most important elements of employee satisfaction. This can be achieved in a variety of ways:
- Foster a culture of open communication. When employees feel free to voice their concerns, it can lead to more trust, honesty, respect, and overall work satisfaction.
- Make the workplace more fun. Think of ways you can help people enjoy work more. Consider things like parties, free food, contests, etc.
- Dedicate time to team building. Create opportunities for employees to get to know each other and develop good relationships. Invest in some team building outings, events, or other activities that help build personal connections. When people like the people they work with, they’re less likely to leave.
5. Empower Employees With a Sense of Purpose
When employees feel like they have a stake in the company’s success, they may be happier, more loyal, and more motivated to work hard. This is especially relevant for small businesses. So, let your team know that what they’re doing is valuable and that their job matters. Give them more control and responsibility, and try to put their talents and skills to better use. The more they can use their abilities and have an impact, the more engaged they will be in their work, and ultimately, the more they’ll enjoy their job.
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Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering customized financing programs across key industries including retail, health, auto, travel and home, along with award-winning consumer banking products. With more than $139 billion in sales financed and 68.5 million active accounts, Synchrony brings deep industry expertise, actionable data insights, innovative solutions and differentiated digital experiences to improve the success of every business we serve and the quality of each life we touch.
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