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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Winning includes
Putting People First in your business.
Don't make the classic mistake of thinking that treating people
like humans is bad for your bottom line.
Give people agency
Giving employees ways to become agents of their own career makes them want to do better for themselves and, in the end, the company.
Be involved
Encourage a people-first approach by letting employees know that you are a person, too. Get out there and integrate with them. That shared humanity, on a fundamental level, makes people feel that they are more than just their role. So, do not be an executive in a corner office, detached from your colleagues. Employees who feel like integral members of a team are more likely to work hard for everyone.
Value what you have
Putting people first means recognizing their value. Of course, evaluations present a good time to acknowledge hard work, but in truth, it is always a good time to recognize input and value. Good
people are hard to find and employee turnover is expensive, so when you do hire right, remember to be flexible, and attentive. When people know their ideas are valued, they feel confident in bringing up ways things can be improved.
Making sure that everyone enjoys their job and feels invested in their careers creates a culture of happiness that, in turn, breeds productivity and a better bottom line. Watch as employee churn decreases, loyalty improves and innovation shoots through the roof. A people-first method just works.
Contributed by
Oye Jolaoso
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