4 things employees want to hear

Every leader wants to have a good relationship with their team, and there are a few phrases you can use to help improve those relationships. Here are four things you can say to make your employees feel important…

“Thank you”: It may seem too easy, but giving thanks when it’s deserved really is the ticket to making your employees feel needed. When your staff knows they’re appreciated, they’ll really feel valued. And don’t be afraid to be specific so they know that you’ve noticed all of their hard work.

“Here’s our plan”: From the minute someone starts working for you, they want to feel trusted and included. If new plans or changes are put in motion, your employees want to be informed about them as soon as possible. When you share new information with your employees, they’ll appreciate being looped in. Feeling like you’re missing something can lead to feelings of frustration and confusion.

“Help me out”: No one can do everything on their own. One great way to gain respect from an employee is to ask them for help. Just because you’re the boss, doesn’t mean that you don’t need assistance from time to time. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. In fact, by reaching out to an employee with a specialized skillset, you’ll appear wise and intelligent.

“Let’s talk about the future”: Not only do your employees want to feel valued in their current position, but they want to feel like they have a future at your company. If you have long-term plans for an employee, talk to them about it. If you have awesome employees, there’s no reason you wouldn’t want to keep them around for as long as possible.

John Pettit

John Pettit

John Pettit is the Managing Editor for CUInsight.com. Through news, community, press, jobs and events, he keeps credit unions digitally informed throughout the day. Web: www.cuinsight.com Details