Do you delegate responsibilities to your employees? No? Then you are missing several ways to streamline not only your business but also your life.
Why empower employees?
As stated on the Business 2 Community website, appreciated employees are much more concerned about the company success and share ownership in your vision. In addition, they do not require as much supervision because they understand the business goals and can work effectively. Because they enjoy their work they are more loyal and turnover is reduced. That is what matters.
Studies show that employees prefer to work where they feel happy and know their performance is valued. People are not solely motivated by financial rewards but their loyalty is based on being happy at work. On the other hand, disgruntled employees will not be made happy just with wage incentives.
What does that mean? Empowering employees will improve your business in several ways. You will get more loyal and satisfied employees by giving them some power at work. You may also get more time to deal with important issues by minimizing problems. Further, it will positively influence the quality of your life. So, is it worth it?
How to empower to employees?
There are many ways to delegate responsibilities to the employee. Some may involve only minor changes others involve some major decisions that may change the way your business operations. Here are just a few selected suggestions:
1. Ask for advice from your employees who are in the "front line" and work directly with customers. They know best which existing business processes operate effectively. Listen to them. Maybe they will give you a solution or at least ideas. Explain which ideas can or can not implemented and why.
2. Give recognition to those employees whose work or proposals bring positive changes. Praise and compliment them in front of others. Make them feel appreciated in the team.
3. If someone comes up with a valuable new idea, let him implement it. Do not try to interfere, rather act as a consultant.
4. Give the best employees freedom to decide for themselves when and where they want to work, if possible. Set deadlines for projects and responsibilities, however, give some control to your people.
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