Good people management

As a business, your most important and valuable asset is the people that you employ. It is important that you manage to get the best performance out of each individual and ensure to create a working environment your staff will no only enjoy working in, but that helps them to develop and flourish too.

Successful people management is vital in any business and there are a few areas that you should focus on to ensure you have a happy and productive workforce.

Good people management is not easy. We hope the following helps aspects of managing people helps.

Morale and motivation

Keeping morale and motivation high is essential is getting the best out of your employees. Bonuses and incentives always go down well in the workplace and help to boost productivity. Don’t overload your employees with impossible deadlines and workloads but do give credit where its due and let employees know that their work is appreciated and respected.

Keep your work environments clean and appealing, as employees who enjoy being in their working environment will have higher productivity levels. Make your employees feel comfortable at work and don’t tolerate bullying or discrimination of any kind.

Staff appraisals

Holding regular staff appraisals gives you the chance to meet with each individual employee and discuss how they are getting on and what work they have been doing. They also allow employees to raise any concerns or issues they have themselves. These meetings encourage a good relationship between employees and management, which is vital in running a successful business. Breaking down barriers between employees and management gives your workplace a feeling of unity, which will help employees to feel valued and respected.

HR management

It is important to remember that each member of your staff is an individual and should be treated as such. Professional and personal circumstances will differ and change for each employee and this may have an impact of how they work. Certain personalities work best in a team, others like an individual, and some may require more management than others while some may need a little extra encouragement.

A good HR manager should be able to communicate effectively with a variety of different people and be understanding of individual needs. It is important that HR management make employees feel valued and appreciated to ensure the best productivity and staff retention.

Discipline and grievances

Discipline and grievances are something you will want to avoid but can happen at any time. You should have a set of policies in place for employees and management to follow in the event of disciplinary or grievance action needing to be taken. Make sure these policies are in accordance with employment laws and legislation.

People management is the cornerstone to business success, so take the time to connect with your employees regularly to ensure you have a happy and productive workforce.

If you would like any advice on good people management, please contact Southside Accountants Wimbledon & London.