Recruiting is easier than training | is easier than developing | is easier than retaining the right people in our companies.
The research confirms what we all know intuitively. People want to know what’s expected of them on the job. Workers require access to what they need to accomplish their work. We all long to contribute from our strengths. We want to believe our contributions are recognized. Workers want to believe they are cared-for on the job. They want to believe their development matters to the company. Owners and leaders need the workforce to embrace the company’s mission and purpose. To perform at high levels, everyone needs the respect of fellow employees and wants to feel accepted in the workplace. People at every level of responsibility need adequate feedback and opportunities to grow on the job. Everyone, everywhere wants to affect processes and outcomes at work.
Bottom Line: Making significant contributions and being confident they know where they stand increases the likelihood that people will remain present and productive in their work. And why not? After all, these values are at the heart of biblical notions about working together.
