How To Promote Individual Worth In Your Workforce


As an employer, you must recognize the fact that you can’t do your job alone. Your team is essential to the running of your business, and it is important you recognize your employees' value. You need to promote individual worth within your workplace, so each worker feels as if they are part of a bigger whole, coming to work with a reason and a purpose each day. 

Giving your workers a sense of value will make for a happier team, so you need to find ways to help each staff member understand their importance. Here are several ways you can ensure each member of your team feels included in your business. 

Get To Know Individuals

Heads of larger business either find it difficult or don’t bother getting to know the people who work for them. With so many members of staff, the process of getting to know every person can be a time-consuming business. However, there should be no excuse for managers of smaller teams. We have already advocated good leadership skills here on Bootstrap Business and managing your team is a vital aspect. Therefore, make an effort to spend time each week with your team members, ensuring you know their names, and set individual goals for each person, ensuring they know their role within the team. 

Use Name Badges 

A name badge will help your workers feel part of the organization, especially if they have a designated role printed on the badge. We all like to have a sense of importance, and for your worker, knowing their name and role is recognized publicly can increase the sense of pride. You can buy name badges in a variety of colors and designs. As a business, you should match the badge to your branding, giving your employees a sense of affiliation within the ethos of your company. 

Ensure Every Voice Is Heard 

Meet with your team on a daily or weekly basis and let them be a part of the decision making process. Just because you are the boss doesn’t mean you have to decide every company matter, and your team may have some fantastic ideas. Each voice needs to be listened to, so ensure everybody is given the opportunity to talk and share. There will always be the loud person within the team as well as the quiet individuals, so you will need to manage the dynamic to make sure all voices are heard. 

Be Careful With Competition 

Many companies incorporate an ‘employee of the month’ reward. This is fine, provided the reward is given fairly. However, competition between employees can breed resentment, especially if each member is as hardworking as the next one. To ensure you reward your employees fairly, outline some effective ways to give credit for a job well done. 

Provide Feedback 

Appraisal meetings with each team member is your opportunity to give feedback, including constructive criticism, and praise when it’s due. Being recognized by the employer for the work they have done is going to raise a personal sense of esteem, and will increase productivity.





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