Stephen R. Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic in the business world for its straightforward approach to success in business and personal relationships. His basic format can easily be adapted to help larger entities, like teams or entire companies, succeed as well.
Adopt these seven habits to help your organization succeed:
- Lead by Example.
Human beings tend to live up or down to the example set for them. Effective managers, therefore, are those who lead by example: they turn in excellent work on or ahead of schedule, they listen, they work collaboratively, and they pitch in whenever an extra mind or set of hands is needed. - Listen to Your Employees.
The workers who carry out the business’s daily tasks, from serving customers to mopping floors, are those closest to the action. They see firsthand what works and they know what problems arise when something stops working. Value their advice to improve performance and demonstrate to employees that they work for a company that wants their help. - Create a Supportive Environment.
Communication helps employees feel heard, which improves their motivation and productivity. It also allows the company to run more efficiently and to innovate more easily. Support employees’ efforts to “think outside the box” and report problems to keep things running smoothly. - Provide Proper Training.
Good onboarding helps new employees feel like “one of the team” right away. It also gives them the tools they need to successfully tackle the learning curve. Ongoing training for employees can help eliminate “skills gaps” and encourage employees to strive for excellence. - Measure Key Company Metrics.
Supporting employees and their efforts is important, but without proper measurements, a company cannot know how successful its efforts have been. Keep track of company metrics in order to evaluate and change methods as needed. - Never Stop Recruiting.
Top companies are aware of their “brand” among workers in their industry, and they never stop improving it – even when they are not actively hiring. Companies that recruit year-round find it reduces both their time and cost to hire while increasing the quality of their new employees. - Know When to Ask for Help.
Even the best companies cannot be experts in all areas of human endeavor. When it comes to finding and keeping top talent, your staffing partner has the resources and expertise to support your company’s endeavors. Don’t hesitate to communicate with your recruiter about your current or expected staffing needs.
The experienced recruiters at ABA Search and Staffing can help you find the top talent you need to succeed as an organization. Contact us today to learn more.