Organisations have woken up to the need of making employees aware that giving in any form can help develop individuals into better employees and citizens. Moresha Benjamin lists some pointers that can help companies and employees walk the extra mile.
1. Learn to Appreciate
"Appreciation is the key. It is advisable to make this a process in an organisation," says Sunil Goel, director at executive search firm GlobalHunt. Team members should appreciate every tough task, however small, or even a bigger project that a colleague executes within the given deadline. This will not only encourage that individual to give more of himself or herself every time, but will also inspire others as well, he adds.
2. Lay Out the Perks
It is important to set the performance bar high and measure individual performance against it. Being direct with the team on what is expected and how they perform is a good way of letting them know that you care about not just what they have achieved but also about how they can achieve goals, says Rohit Thakur, director and head HR, GE Energy. Every firm has some policies and benefits for teams, and it's important to communicate that it's possible to enjoy these benefits if defined tasks are achieved.
3. Encourage Sharing
When a leader encourages an attitude of identifying with joy and pain of every team member, it cultivates a sense of belongingness, and fosters a feeling of giving, says Goel. "Sharing much-needed information, building others' capability and helping someone in crisis are some of the ways in which one can contribute significantly," says Anuraag Maini, executive VP, head of HR and training, DLF Pramerica Life Insurance.
4. Set a Vision
People want to help, just tell them how. Everyone wants to make a difference and contribute. Getting the best out of the team sets a business agenda that's mutually rewarding. "Thinking through with your team to jointly create priorities, and then sharing the successes and achievements is extremely satisfying," says Thakur.
5. Engage with Staff
Constantly connecting with employees, understanding their challenges, communicating openly and clearly stating the rationale behind strategic business decisions helps teams stay relevant and committed, says Thakur. Team meetings, offsite visits and similar events not only help connect workers on a personal level but also help strike good professional relationships, where employees feel free to discuss and work towards targets.
Article courtesy of Economic Times
Original Link: http://mailer.timesjobs.com/tech01/Mailers/HRDialogue/sep11/landing/in_focus.html
1. Learn to Appreciate
"Appreciation is the key. It is advisable to make this a process in an organisation," says Sunil Goel, director at executive search firm GlobalHunt. Team members should appreciate every tough task, however small, or even a bigger project that a colleague executes within the given deadline. This will not only encourage that individual to give more of himself or herself every time, but will also inspire others as well, he adds.
2. Lay Out the Perks
It is important to set the performance bar high and measure individual performance against it. Being direct with the team on what is expected and how they perform is a good way of letting them know that you care about not just what they have achieved but also about how they can achieve goals, says Rohit Thakur, director and head HR, GE Energy. Every firm has some policies and benefits for teams, and it's important to communicate that it's possible to enjoy these benefits if defined tasks are achieved.
3. Encourage Sharing
When a leader encourages an attitude of identifying with joy and pain of every team member, it cultivates a sense of belongingness, and fosters a feeling of giving, says Goel. "Sharing much-needed information, building others' capability and helping someone in crisis are some of the ways in which one can contribute significantly," says Anuraag Maini, executive VP, head of HR and training, DLF Pramerica Life Insurance.
4. Set a Vision
People want to help, just tell them how. Everyone wants to make a difference and contribute. Getting the best out of the team sets a business agenda that's mutually rewarding. "Thinking through with your team to jointly create priorities, and then sharing the successes and achievements is extremely satisfying," says Thakur.
5. Engage with Staff
Constantly connecting with employees, understanding their challenges, communicating openly and clearly stating the rationale behind strategic business decisions helps teams stay relevant and committed, says Thakur. Team meetings, offsite visits and similar events not only help connect workers on a personal level but also help strike good professional relationships, where employees feel free to discuss and work towards targets.
Article courtesy of Economic Times
Original Link: http://mailer.timesjobs.com/tech01/Mailers/HRDialogue/sep11/landing/in_focus.html
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