Are You Empowering Your Staff? You Should Be!

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Empowerment focuses on openly sharing information and power with employees. It is giving your team the opportunity to make decisions and solve problems without having to wait for direction from management. If employees are provided with the skills, resources, opportunity, motivation and authority to act, they will be more likely to contribute in meaningful ways while also experiencing increased job satisfaction.

While the concept of having a skilled, knowledgeable, and motivated team is easy to appreciate, many in management find it difficult to provide employees with authority to act within certain spheres. Even though keeping employees accountable is also a key factor in team empowerment, the idea of relinquishing any amount of control can be intimidating, especially if you work in a leadership position.

However, by failing to empower your employees in the right way, you are missing out on the benefits both you and they will receive. Before you shy away from giving your team more flexibility regarding how they manage their work, consider these key points.

Anyone Can Have Great Ideas

Your team was hired because they demonstrated the knowledge and aptitude required to perform the job they are assigned. That means they have the expertise necessary to consider options and problem solve in their area. By being open to hearing ideas from anyone working in the group, you may gain insight that otherwise would be missed.

Opportunities to Reprioritize

As a member of management, your responsibilities extend beyond the day-to-day operations of your section. By empowering your team to manage things within their realm, you can direct your attention to more important matters that genuinely require your attention.

A self-sufficient group also needs less direct management, which can also allow you to work strategically on the main objectives.

Positive Reputation

Part of your reputation as a manager is based on how your team feels about working for you. By empowering your team, you will be seen as a manager that helps their employees achieve success by giving them the opportunity to work in a way that suits them. This can make you appear much more attractive to work for than supervisors known for micromanaging, making it easier to attract top talent.

Improved Performance

Maintaining a positive reputation and a happy team environment gives you more opportunities for success. Not only will you be able to find and retain more top talent, but you will also be noticed by other members of your company or outside customers.

If your team feels empowered, they are more likely to remain engaged in their work. The company’s mission can feel more personal when they have a direct hand in outcomes. As their performance improves, you may find yourself with more opportunities to advance your career as well as increase the productivity of the business as a whole.

A More Enjoyable Work Environment

Working with team members who are happy, empowered and motivated automatically makes the workplace a more pleasant place to be. Since many people spend more time with those they work with than their own families, maintaining a positive environment can reap significant dividends.

If you are looking for a new team member or want more information about empowering your employees, the professionals at Advance Staffing Solutions have the knowledge you need. Contact us today and see what Advance Staffing Solutions can do for your business.

 

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