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aren’t always reflected in job descriptions and time and complete their projects to a higher
pay packages. standard; quality over quantity.
Managers should identify core job One example of a company that has
responsibilities and more accurately reflect successfully reduced workload without losing
these in role descriptions and titles. This will productivity is Basecamp. By limiting the
ensure employees receive the recognition workweek to 32 hours and encouraging team
they deserve and will hold them accountable members to take regular paid time off, they’ve
for tasks and processes that need to be increased team satisfaction and productivity
completed. whilst lowering turnover rate.
Listen, Then Invest Build a Positive Company Culture
Often, leaders make decisions based on One practical way to build a positive company
what they think is best for their workforce. culture is to make sure that employee
But a great leader listens to their employees, contributions are recognised and rewarded.
understands their true needs and uses their This could involve setting up a system
feedback as fuel for change. Staff opinions for employees to nominate their peers for
should guide where money and resources are awards, or creating an employee of the month
invested. programme.
This isn’t just about showing empathy. Promoting open communication and
Real listening requires employers to collect transparency can also help. Encourage
qualitative and quantitative data to make employees to share their thoughts and ideas,
better decisions. This can be done through and actively listen to their feedback.
eNPS and engagement surveys.
Foster a sense of community and strengthen
Offer Flexibility team relationships. It is more difficult for
Flexibility can come in many forms, from people to dissociate themselves when they’re
working from home and flexible hours to emotionally connected to their colleagues.
job sharing and sabbaticals. But it’s crucial Some effective ways to do this include team-
to remember that one size does not fit all. building games, after-work drinks and away
Everyone works differently, so it’s vital that days.
leaders understand what flexibility means to It is also important to provide fair
each team and design a package that works compensation and benefits that align with
for all. industry standards. Offering competitive
salaries and benefits such as health
Reduce Workload insurance, retirement plans and paid time off
Studies have shown that employees who feel can help attract and retain top talent.
overworked are more likely to disengage from
their work and seek employment elsewhere.
Reducing workload can help to combat stress,
allowing people to focus on one task at a factorialhr.co.uk
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