Summer Success Toolkit: Providing Your Team With What They Need to Thrive

Summer lovin’ happened so fast… But successfully leading your team throughout the summer months? Not as quick and easy.?

As summer approaches and employees yearn to spend quality time with their families or simply enjoy some much-needed relaxation, a critical question arises for leaders: how can we align our team members' desire for personal time with the need to maintain performance levels??

Achieving a balance between employee well-being and productivity is essential, but often elusive. The Talent Suite team has explored various strategies for setting your team up for success throughout the summer months—maximizing the balance between sustained productivity and a healthy work-life balance.

Fueling Success Through Rest -- and keeping disgruntled employees at bay!

In a society that highly values constant productivity, it's crucial—but often overlooked—to emphasize the significance of taking breaks. Consider: According to 2023 data from Forbes, over 765 million vacation days have gone unused by Americans. Ask yourself: Will things really fall apart if I take the time off that I’ve earned? A key part of a “whole person” approach to work is addressing the fact that we are humans who need rest and recovery time -- embrace humanity.

Equipping Managers to Walk the Walk.

One key aspect of Talent Suite’s Summer Success Toolkit involves equipping managers to support their teams while they take time off. Consider: Ask yourself: What would it take for me to be able to truly disconnect while on PTO? What tools can I use to ensure I can step away without everything hitting the fan? In the wee hours of the morning, do you find yourself instinctively responding to work emails, inadvertently setting a precedent for your team? Have you ever stopped to consider the implications of this action?

Moreover, how can you strategically prioritize and tackle your goals in the early quarters of the year, enabling a lighter workload in the subsequent quarters and beyond?

Use flexibility as a retention strategy.

Investing in your employees' well-being and satisfaction should be an integral part of your talent strategy regardless of the time of year. In this post-pandemic world, having gained the knowledge that enhanced flexibility ties to performance levels, it is crucial to prioritize recognizing the amplified impact it has on loyalty. Consider: According to a recent study by Colorado-based jobs site FlexJobs, eighty percent said that they would be more loyal to their employers if they had flexible work options.

Summer is beckoning—and as temperatures heat up and school bells ring for the last time, it's crucial for organizations to equip their teams with the necessary tools to thrive. Our experts agree that balancing employee well-being and performance requires a thoughtful approach that prioritizes a combination of rest, flexibility and personal growth.?

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