This last year has been a challenging one for everyone. Now that it’s over, it’s important to continue to look ahead to new opportunities, particularly for your employees. When you focus on creating meaningful experiences for them, you’ll not only help them expand their knowledge base and skill set but better support your company and its bottom line.
In addition, when employees feel their company is investing in their growth, they’re more likely to remain loyal. In fact, according to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workforce Learning Report, 93% of employees said they would remain at a company longer if it invested in their careers. Considering the cost of hiring, keeping retention numbers high is also particularly important for your company’s financial health.
Where do you begin, though? Here are some steps to take to focus your efforts:
Identify their passion.
If you have employees who are truly passionate about one area, help them pursue more opportunities within it. They’ll not only be more engaged but productive too, helping to solve problems and overcome challenges in an area they love.
Also, if they’re giving you feedback about a problem or concern, challenge them to come up with a solution. If they’re driven enough to bring it to your attention, they’ll be motivated to fix the problem.
Help employees grow their skill set.
Take some time to work with each team member and evaluate areas where they can improve. You can do this in a number of ways, from training presentations to online courses to seminars and more. You can even pair younger employees up with veteran ones to promote a transfer of knowledge. In addition, if you can tie a potential promotion or future opportunity to them gaining new skills, you’ll motivate them in the process.
Consider lateral moves.
Not every employee wants to get promoted in your organization. For some, a lateral move makes sense. For you, this means you can fill new roles with individuals you already know and trust. So take a look at your hiring needs in the near future and consider whether any of your existing team members would be a good fit. Offering different opportunities can provide them with a fresh way to grow.
Offer opportunities for promotion.
For those employees who show potential for leadership positions, start grooming them now. Identify the skills and attitudes they’ll need to adopt in order to be successful in that next-level position. Offer them stretch assignments that help them try out new roles and put their problem-solving skills to use. Once they’re ready, extend opportunities for promotions so they can continue to grow and advance within your company.
Do you need help hiring goal-oriented, driven people for your team?
Turn to Future Force. As one of the top staffing agencies in Orlando, FL, we know where to look to find skilled professionals. We can also screen and vet them to ensure you gain access to a talented crop of potential new hires, faster. Contact us today to learn more or get started.
