Workplace Resolutions for Success

Whether it’s personal or professional, most people will agree that a new year creates the sense of a new beginning. So why do we return to work feeling sluggish and unmotivated? If you’re looking to overcome that holiday hangover, get your employees back on track with professional resolutions that will guarantee success in 2019.

Focus on development opportunities

Keep the feeling of professional success alive by initiating a conversation with each member of your team to discuss their career goals. During your meeting, select a realistic development goal for the year. Not only will each colleague feel valued, but they will be motivated to work towards a successful future within the organization. Be sure to set reminders to follow up throughout the year and don’t be afraid to alter development goals as you go.

Place an emphasis on training

Even senior-level employees can learn a thing or two! Whether the training is to help your team work towards their career goals or for specific programs that will contribute to their productivity, create a syllabus of training courses for each team member to complete. Provide timelines and incentives to help keep your colleagues on track.

Facilitate communication

A new year is the perfect time to strengthen communication habits within the workplace. Develop an open-door policy that makes colleagues feel comfortable and welcome to participate in constructive communication. Encourage your team to provide feedback on daily operations and make recommendations on how to improve business practices.

Support a healthy active lifestyle

It’s one of the oldest resolutions in the book, but it may just lead to healthier and happier employees. Consider partnering with fitness centres or offering a monthly stipend towards physical health memberships. Not only will you see a noticeable decrease in lost time, but employees will feel more motivated at work. A win/win for your organization!

Lead by example

If you are feeling sluggish getting back to the grind, your employees will follow suit. Set goals for yourself and get to work. If your employees are lagging, don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. Jump into action and work alongside your team until they are back to full productivity.  Your efforts will not go unnoticed and can motivate your employees to get back into their routines.

Make 2019 your organization’s best year yet! For support in recruiting your dream team, contact your local Adecco branch today.