1. Do your employees feel that they are treated equally?
2. Do you frequently give your employees feedback with specific details, and did your feedback increase the likelihood that they will continue to perform well?
3. Do your employees feel that their opinion holds value to the team?
*If you answered NO to two or more of these questions, take a look at the recommendations below.
Recommendations:
EQUALITY
Treat people the same no matter their race, religion, gender, size, age, sexual orientation, or country of origin. Implement policies and procedures consistently so people feel that they are treated fairly and equally. Treating people differently can constitute harassment or a hostile work environment.
Include all coworkers in meetings, discussions, training, and events. While not every person can participate in every activity, do not marginalize, exclude or leave any one person out. Provide an equal opportunity for employees to participate in committees, task forces, or continuous improvement teams. Solicit volunteers and try to involve every volunteer.
PRAISE
Praise much more frequently than you criticize. Encourage praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the supervisor. Be specific with your recognition to the individual task that you are praising.
SCHEDULE TIME
Intentionally schedule your time to meet, one on one or in a public setting, to recognize their accomplishments.
LISTEN
Encourage your employees to express opinions and ideas. Make sure to take each idea or opinion seriously.
Listen to what they have to say before expressing your viewpoint. Never speak over or cut off their speaking.
Use people’s ideas to change or improve work. Let employees know you used their idea, or, encourage the person with the idea to implement the idea.