Plain and Simple: Bright Business Insights Spring 2018 | Page 6

LET YOUR TEAM FLEX THEIR FAVORITE MUSCLES Give Your Team A Chance To Shine Getting the right people in the right positions is not always easy. But when you succeed, something really great happens. Unfortunately, finding the sweet spot is much harder than just delegating work, it takes you and your management team taking the time to get to know what makes each one of your employees tick. provide you with vital insight into the inner workings of your team. For example, many younger employees, or those with more experience with certain software, may know shortcuts or more efficient ways that can save hours of work. But while their knowledge is readily available, it may not feel natural for them to share that information with company According to a report conducted by Deloitte University Press, Talent leadership unless they’re specifically asked or empowered to do so. To 2020: Surveying the Talent Paradox from the Employee Perspective, unlock this knowledge and improve efficiency, you might encourage 42 percent of survey respondents believe their job does not make good tactics that promote idea sharing to ensure that you’re operating efficiently use of their skills and abilities. Not surprisingly, the same 42 percent of and taking advantage of all of the great minds within your company. respondents revealed that they were also actively looking for another job at the time responses were being compiled. You should also make a point to listen to and observe your employees – engage in relaxed discussions, pay attention to what others are saying Everyone has different talents and passions, so putting a square peg in a and take notes. You might be surprised what you find out. Setting up round hole simply won’t work. Do yourself a favor and pay attention to a friendly competition can also reveal unknown talents in employees the various untapped strengths your employees have to offer. Failure to and holding contests between teams can be fun and effective. do so might just be the motivation they were looking for to cut ties with Perhaps a natural leader or who someone who excels in a certain area you in favor of employment elsewhere. will be revealed. It’s Not A Scavenger Hunt If you’re looking to retain and grow talent within your organization, be Identifying your employees’ strengths and putting them to work isn’t development opportunities will also help foster growth. And, as in any difficult, but the reward can be great. Not only will it enhance employee business, open lines of communication are vital as well. morale, it will result in greater efficiency, productivity, cleanliness and sure to encourage new ideas. Providing relevant job training and career more for your company as a whole. But where to start? If you want to take things one step further, you can administer a Sometimes the easiest way to find the answer you’re looking for is to screen job candidates and develop employees. This helpful two-page ask! Try requesting ideas and input from your employees. This will assessment develops an in-depth report that describes the strengths and personality assessment, similar to the Predictive Index Rea uses to pre- weaknesses of an employee. This is a tangible compilation of insights that can be used to help turn weaknesses into strengths. It’s also a good idea to remind your team that they are the future of your organization and that sharing ideas not only benefits them but will help improve the entire organization. As companies begin or continue to embrace their internal talent effectively, the better chances they have at strengthening and maintaining the long-term health of their business. Give me a call to learn more about tapping into the hidden strengths of your employees. by: Dustin Raber, CPA, CMP Principal 545 North Market Street Wooster, OH 44691 [phone] [email protected]