A Simple Question with Enormous Impact

The question is a simple one.  But one that must be asked with a genuine intention to listen well and make some changes if needed.

The question?

Ask your employees regularly, “Are you happy with your work?” And then follow up with, “What can I do to improve your job satisfaction?”

It does not take an employee engagement training expert to understand that, unless you check in with your employees on a regular basis, you could miss their shift from job satisfaction to job dissatisfaction. Not only could they disengage and infect others around them, but they could also leave and you would then have a hole to fill.

By asking the question and then listening carefully, you can prevent unwanted turnover, show your team that you support them and encourage their improved performance.

The impact? A more fulfilled team and better business results. Make the question a consistent part of your management system.