Keeping your staff engaged
We all know that it's more than just getting your employees to show up on time every morning when it comes to productivity. It's about keeping them motivated, satisfied, and engaged in the work you are doing. Here are some steps we’ve found will be helpful in keeping your staff motivated and engaged.
Show them how they are making a difference
When organizations are working directly with the public, they tend to be personally involved with doing good work in real time. Find ways to highlight the magnificent work the team is doing in a particular way. For example, share successes with team members individually or as a group, share with larger organizations, share in community settings like Community Advisory Board meetings. This visibility is an advantage for any organization looking to keep its team engaged and motivated!
Fair and reasonable compensation matters
In the day and age where employees are figuring out their worth, there is this myth that frontline employees should not expect to get paid well! There is an entire movement dedicated to exposing this idea. To keep employees in any organization motivated, they need to be compensated fairly for their efforts and paid a livable wage. Compensation extends far beyond the paycheck however, generous benefits like paid time off, sick leave, flexible work hours, retirement plans, continuous learning opportunities and the chance to acquire new skills are all different compensation methods that should be considered. Also, bring in peer volunteers with a direct pathway to paid work or long-term staffing opportunities. Pay Your staff!
Encourage a healthy work life balance
When were in the business of helping other people, it can be quite easy to push past our boundaries and demand more of ourselves and our clients in the name of community support. And, of course, over time, this means employees are more likely to get burned out and withdraw from the organization. Some may even feel unsupported and start to look for other opportunities. Leaders must encourage all employees to figure out a healthy work-life balance. Some things you can do to facilitate this process include offering flexible work hours and locations, paid holidays, generous time off and, mental health breaks. Create a supportive environment to listen and give feedback, understand the type of support they need and help them set appropriate professional boundaries. Design a plan to help all involved, stay engaged and feel supported.
