Manage HR
It
is the quality and the standard of the human resource recruited
that plays a key roll in differentiating between a successful
organisations and a "run of mill" organisation . In
this section, we will discuss the issues relating to this valuable
resource through a series of articles. And yes, we are
open to contributions from masters of this Art ... Are you one?
SELF-WORTH
Our
work culture has changed dramatically over the years. Previously
salary was the sole motivating factor for corporate success.
High pay, high delivery!! Now, however, recognition of “self-worth”
is the larger issue employers have to deal with.
Most
employees suffer from what is known as the ‘I am not worth
it’ syndrome. They feel ‘overworked and under valued’.
As an employer, you cannot take this issue lightly as it impacts
directly to your ROI (Return on Investment).
True
enough ‘self-worth’ is not a tangible concept that
can be measured. However it can be increased. It does not have
to come in an extravagant way, just simple gestures makes a
world of difference to your employee. Here are a few treasures
you might like to implement at your work place.
When
you meet an employee at the hallway greet them with a genial
hello. It pays in the long run.
While
vainly trying to solve a problem, and you know someone in the
office may have some awareness, boot out and pick brain. You
will be surprised at the outcome.
Don’t encourage internal competition. There will be more
losers than winners. This can do a lot of damage to self-esteem,
which adversely effects output.
Try
not to concentrate solely on skills and abilities. Tap in to
the concerns of your employees.
Fancy
award dinners are not essential. What is? A simple thank-you
and see the difference in your employees work attitude.
Have
a month when everyone’s named employee of the month.
If
you have “complaints” department in your organisation,
be sure to create a “compliment” department too.
Who
should have access to customer inputs? Everyone. Not just the
customer relation department.
Respect
takes years to build, but it takes a second to break. So the
next time you raise your voice think carefully about what you
are going to say.
Few
people expect high pay. Everyone expects fair pay.
Work
place hierarchy encourages terms like boss, sub-ordinate, my
people, your people; don’t be surprised if some of your
employees feel like second-class work place citizens.
Space does matter!! few enjoy the luxury of monster-sized cabins
while the remaining majority make do with tiny cubicles. What
message are you sending?
If
you think you are turning into Dilbert, start worrying.
Don’t
encourage employee attitude tests. They are self worth killers.
Don’t
go on an obsessive change management programme. Bring in one
change and do it well, don’t do a hundred things that may
not work as you intended.
These
measures will make you sit up and notice the positive change
in your organisation.
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