One
of the biggest concerns I hear about in the unmanned robotics industry
is high turnover. The costs involved with hiring and training new
employees for the same positions over and over again can become
astronomical, cutting into profits and often disrupting operations.
Unfortunately,
raises and even bonuses aren't always possible incentives, as contracts
are getting squeezed tighter and corporations are being forced to
adhere to strict budgets that leave little wiggle room for such
luxuries. That means that fostering long-term employee relationships
often requires creativity. Employee loyalty can be earned rather than
bought, but you have to be willing to work to show your staff how much
you value their daily contributions.
· Solicit Suggestions: The
first step in creating a quality employee recognition program is to
give your employees an opportunity to share their own opinions about
what recognition means to them. Create a company-wide survey asking
questions about how valued employees currently feel and how the
corporation could work to improve that. Ask what kind of incentives
would motivate your employees to stay within the organization and find
out what kind of accomplishments they would most like to be recognized
for.
· Recognize Accomplishments Both Big and Small: Employee
recognition doesn't have to be about awards ceremonies and cash prizes
to make a difference. Yes, there is something to be said for going all
out when it comes to recognizing employees for those major
contributions. But most employees would also be happy with a pat on the
back from their superiors when they make small strides as well. Train
your management team to seek out and congratulate employees on even the
smallest of accomplishments, showing them their hard work has been
recognized and their contributions are appreciated.
· Allow Employees to Recognize Each Other: Recognition
doesn't always have to come from higher-ups. In fact, giving employees
the opportunity to recognize each other can foster a sense of
camaraderie within your workforce that may otherwise be difficult to
match. Create a system that allows employees to nominate each other for
recognition and make those nominations available for all members of the
organization to read in a company newsletter or website when they do
come through.
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