In spite of having talented employees, a few companies have seen a downfall throughout history and it is considered that a major factor that has led to this decline is bad bosses.
An article in officevibe.com lists out a few facts about bad bosses in today's workforce and how they can be turned around.
* Set realistic goals
The reason for this is that it can be very demotivating for employees to not meet goals or fulfill the requirements you set for them.
Motivating your team to reach for the stars is great, but it has to be within reason.
Don’t just tell your team to deliver, help them get there by providing the resources and structure they need to achieve their goal.
* Recgonise employees' effort and work
Employee appreciation, when done right, will help increase productivity, engagement, team morale, and therefore retention.
Recognising your team should not be confused with empty praise. People work hard and feel proud of their good work. Share this enjoyment often, and you are sure to see a team of happy, willing employees.
* Show interest in employee's personal lives.
People have lives outside of work; hobbies and passions that make them unique. Showing interest in this is one way to differentiate bad bosses from great leaders.
Dedicate time to team bonding. Instead of working throughout the day around the week, spare some time to talk to each other in the office.
* Communication is the key
Communicating effectively solves half of the problem in an organisation. Proper communication is indispensable to a company, and it comes in all shapes and forms. No relationship in the world can survive without proper communication.
Hold monthly one-on-ones, creating a safe and set place for your employees to share their thoughts, and for you to offer feedback.
* Self check
See if you are engaged to the work, before you point your finger on someone else. It’s important as a manager to check in with yourself as much as you check in with your team so you can lead by example.
Go through the same processes that you ask your employees to go through, such as have one-on-one meetings with your superior, set personal goals to track, and practice work-life balance.
* Ask what you want
Don't wait for something to happen magically. Just because you are the boss, it is not going to work out. If there is something not working for you in your workplace, share your concerns with your own superior and see where you can find solutions together. Be a superhero for your employees, and also for yourself.
Take an audit of the things that are not working for you and bring it to your direct report.
* Earn their respect
Respect can mean a number of things, but here is some top-of-mind insight that you can easily implement into your day to day.
In order to earn their respect, you need to first and foremost be respectful towards them. The relationship between manager and employee is one that requires reciprocity.
