The thumbnail version:
- BDC highlights three employee communication mistakes business managers make.
- It’s the small things like this that can make a huge difference.
The full version:
Correcting just three common employee communication mistakes can make a huge difference to your business. It can make employees feel more engaged and therefore more willing to contribute. And once productive employee communication becomes a natural part of the way your shop operates, it will be easy to make adaptations that may be come necessary as a result of changes such as, for instance, growth.
Here are the three corrections you may have to make . . .
- Communicate regularly. Keep your employees involved by keeping them informed.
- Communicate clearly. Be precise. Leave nothing to interpretation or guessing. Be aware of cultural differences when communicating.
- Communication goes both ways. Ask questions. Take the answers seriously.
It’s easy, it’s low cost, and it can bring big benefits.