Humans seek meaningful work, to understand their jobs, and to know how their work contributes to the success of the organisation.
Employment is not a contract, it is a relationship. Once you have appointed your new team member it is important to cement the relationship. This is achieved with a combination of thoughtful onboarding, regular check ins and a development pathway.
As part of my service offerings, I provide a framework to implement simple strategies for these conversations. This is the most rewarding part of my work, to maintain an ongoing relationship with the business and see it succeed by having motivated team members who fit the culture and are contributing to the company’s mission.
If you want your best employees around in the future, give them one.