Managing Your Workforce
Tips to help you develop a strong and motivated workplace environment.
Virginia Beach Economic Development
As a business owner, motivating staff and inspiring loyalty will help you get the most out of your employees. It starts by hiring the right people for your needs, and to do that you need to understand interviewing techniques and the skills needed to do the job.
Best Practices
Once your team is built, add clarity and structure to your employees’ responsibilities to ensure the work gets done and on time. Unmotivated and unproductive employees will cost your business money and hurt its long-term success.
Here are a few management practices you can implement to help you, your employees, and your bottom line.
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Provide incentives – It’s common practice to reward management for their work, but don't neglect incentives for your frontline staff. Consider different incentives that will motivate your team to perform their best.
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Provide meaningful feedback - Feedback is an essential management skill. Practice providing regular, helpful feedback to employees in an encouraging manner to help them grow as individuals and professionals.
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Respect employees as individuals - When employees feel genuinely respected, they’re much more likely to go the extra mile to help a company succeed.
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Invest in training - Consider training opportunities, not only for your team to grow their skills and investment in your business but in yourself as a manager. Look for resources and courses that can help you evolve as a leader and manage effectively.
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Provide support when it is needed - Whether it's keeping your equipment up to date so your employees can do their jobs, or providing emotional support in times of need, showing that you care can build goodwill and loyalty.
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Model good behavior - As a manager, your employees are always watching you. Behave in a way that builds respect among your staff, and you could benefit from a strong and motivated workforce.
Workforce Development
With strong public and private partnerships, the Virginia Beach workforce continues to evolve and remain competitive on a global scale.
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