Keeping Employees Happy Through Communication
Communication is the key for any business to operate successfully. That’s not a new concept. Not all communication is created equally and neither are all team members. How do you know what kind of motivation drives your team members? You have to get to know them first.If you’ve read our blog, Go See, Ask Why, Show Respect, then you know the importance of spending time on the manufacturing floor. Our company doesn’t have employees. We have team members. It’s impossible to be a team if your manager sits in his office all day and never interacts with the rest of the team. If you want to keep those team members happy, they have to know that you are one of them and you are all working toward the same goal.
It’s more than just being on the floor. Taking the time to personally get to know team members is what really builds a productive work environment. This is the reason for company lunches and events. It’s not just a morale boost. It’s a way to really get to know your team and the people that are important to them.