Want Loyal Employees? Develop This One Habit!

I received this disturbing message from someone:

“ Not been able to communicate with my mom in Puerto Rico and had a surgery at tje beginning of the year, so I ran out my PTO. I requested next week time off to try to find my mom, HR says that my condition doesn't qualify as hardship. So, I went to the head of HR, she doesn't guarantee that I would not be written up for unapproved absenteeism. Let's see what happens. Either way I'm going to find my mom, and if they tarnish my record with a written warning, so be it. I'm so sad that sometimes I think this world should end, people has lost humanity and compassion. Maybe I will resign after coming back if I see that written warning."

My advice to this individual was: "Focus on your health and family (finding your mom). These cannot be replaced. You will get a another job."

"There's no magic formula for great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated" - Richard Branson

This company missed a great opportunity to gain an employee who would go above and beyond. Instead they broke her spirit and even if she isn't dismissed, her engagement level will plummet. Additionally, all other employees are watching how you treat them in their lowest moments.

It made me reflect to my first boss. I had a family emergency and before I could finish explaining to him the situation. He said, "And you are still standing here talking to me? Why aren't you out the door yet?" I smiled then went to my desk, took my belongings and left. Thereafter, he had my full commitment.

 “ Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Your business is nothing more than the collective energy and efforts of the people working with and for you. If you want to make your business better, invest in your people. Show them that you truly care.

Leadership is both a give and take relationship. If you want employees to go the extra mile, you have to go the extra mile too. Show people that you are interested in their welfare. If you want loyal employees - treat your people well.

In the age of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, I foresee the insensitivity shown towards employees only getting worse.

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