You’ve decided things at work have got to change.
Whatever the change, have you planned in some time to talk to the staff affected? We don’t mean negotiate, we mean consult, listen to their views, and let them know their opinions are important to you. You might have a clear idea about what changes are needed, you might know that your way is best, but one sure fire way of getting your staff to buy into the changes you are making is to talk to them. Let them know what you are doing, why you are doing it, and when it’s going to happen.
We’ve seen some pretty poor examples of this recently. Changes being made with little notice, no explanation, and no consultation. There was nothing wrong with any of the changes proposed, but that real lack of consultation made the affected employees feel undervalued. It gave them a sense of feeling their opinions didn’t matter, and put a real distance between them and their manager.
Talking doesn’t take long, and it doesn’t cost anything. It will, however, make sure your people know they have a voice!
If you are considering making any changes, whether facilities or organisational why not contact one of our HR Experts who will give you the benefit of their experiences.
