Empower People In The Workplace

Empower People In The Workplace

As an HR leader, you need to become knowledgeable about empowering people if you want your organization to thrive in the ever-changing business world. Especially today, when so many people feel burned out, and organizations are witnessing employee job dissatisfaction.?

An empowered employee is more likely to become more engaged with their work, creating a sense of purpose and optimism about their future at the company.?

So, how do you go about empowering people in your workplace??

Be positive?

A critical quality that separates leaders from others is the ability to control emotions and stay calm and collected when faced with challenges. The emotions and attitudes you express will affect those around you –so if you want positive, energetic team members then you as leaders need to set the tone for the workplace.?

Recognize and reward

Saying thank you is a nice gesture but does not have a lasting effect. Make sure you recognize and reward employees who put in the hard work and achieve set goals. By creating an incentive program, you empower employees to work towards what’s ahead for them, giving them a sense of control and choice. Public recognition also demonstrates to others the rewards of a job well done.??

Give support and autonomy

If you do the work for your employees, why did you hire them in the first place? Giving your team autonomy empowers them to work through tasks independently, leading to confidence and self-discovery. This doesn’t mean you can’t help them by providing tips or directions but try to refrain from giving direct answers.

According to Forbes, employees who feel their voice is heard are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work. So, when an employee does come to you for help, don’t turn them down. Instead, listen to their challenges and help them overcome them by focusing on their strengths and coaching them to succeed.?

Start empowering today for a better workplace.