{"id":7928,"date":"2016-02-25T13:33:14","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T11:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/loopaa.ro\/?p=7928"},"modified":"2016-02-25T13:33:14","modified_gmt":"2016-02-25T11:33:14","slug":"keeping-employees-engaged-is-like-being-in-a-relationship-the-not-so-textbook-set-of-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopaa.ro\/2021\/2016\/02\/25\/keeping-employees-engaged-is-like-being-in-a-relationship-the-not-so-textbook-set-of-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping employees engaged is like being in a relationship \u2013 the not-so-textbook set of advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you make just one Google Search on the subject \u201cHow to Keep Employees Engaged\u201d, you\u2019ll find all kind of related information: \u201cHow To Be A Good Manager In 5 Steps\u201d, \u201c10 Ways To Keep Employees Engaged\u201d or \u201cHow Smart Companies Do It\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

And since February is \u201cThe month of love\u201d, I\u2019ll just break it down to you: Truth is, employee engagement is more like a love relationship.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s see why:<\/span><\/p>\n

Respect, communicate and listen<\/strong>. Communication is vital in EVERY relationship. Even in work-related environments. It is especially important if you want to have motivated and engaged employees \u2013 listen to them, communicate every decision you make to them and make them feel like they REALLY are a part of your company. You might also learn important insights and precious new ideas!<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the people you\u2019ll work with based on the values you have in common. <\/strong>We\u2019ve all had those summer flings that we didn\u2019t really think would last forever. They never do, because \u201clove at first sight\u201d doesn\u2019t stand a chance in front of one\u2019s personality, values and principles. If you\u2019re looking for a partner to (hopefully) spend your entire life with, you\u2019ll search for someone who shares the same values that you believe in.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, when you\u2019re hiring, it\u2019s not always important to choose the most technically qualified person for the job. Keep in mind that you\u2019ll need a person that integrates well, a person with whom you\u2019ll be able to collaborate and reach a set of goals together. It\u2019s important to have someone in for the long run. And keep in mind that, while technical abilities can be learnt, one\u2019s personal values can hardly be changed over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Work every day on your relationship.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBring her flowers every day, for no reason\u201d, \u201cTell him how much you appreciate it when he does something nice for you\u201d\u2026 Just like those little, sweet gestures that should continue even after the first years of relationship, you should always consider keeping \u201cthe flame\u201d alive in your employees. Don\u2019t forget to ask for their opinion, but also to occasionally discuss their passions and points of interest. Even if you might think you don\u2019t have time for that, those 2 minutes will mean so much more to them. MAKE time and be really interested! (They can smell fakeness).<\/span><\/p>\n

In times of crisis, choose people over money. <\/strong>In every long-term relationship or marriage, there comes a time when financial resources are scarce. Those are times when you should be supportive with your partner, think about the fact that this is just a momentary crisis and, in the long term, you will still love him\/her and want to continue that relationship. Long story short: Don\u2019t bail out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Money, as opposed to what most may think, is not even in the second or third place when it comes to employee engagement. If you\u2019ve successfully implemented all of the above, your employees will want \u2013 even if it seems a little unbelievable now \u2013 to stay with you through the hard times. So, don\u2019t just decide to fire them on the spot. Let them know the company\u2019s going through a rough patch, but you need their support and you appreciate it. They will feel like the company\u2019s problem is their problem also and they will help you find solutions to cut back expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re already starting to feel butterflies in your stomach, it\u2019s time to go tell those employees how much you love them!<\/span><\/p>\n

Yours truly (in love),<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Z\u0103inescu\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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