How to Create a HR Function that Empowers Employees?

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[...] Similarly, they shouldn't feel like they can't approach a colleague or manager with a great idea. Creating a culture that actively encourages communication, whether over the phone, email, or in person, is crucial. Finally, it's also a good idea to encourage employees to listen to one another and feedback between themselves. It can be very empowering to share ideas and then to actually see these put into action. For this reason, communication and collaboration are so vital for innovation and empowerment. [...]

[...] How to Create a HR Function that Empowers Employees? Employee empowerment is the key to any successful business as it comes with a huge range of benefits for both employees and the organization as a whole. An empowered workforce is likely to be more productive, more satisfied within their roles, and they are more likely to be loyal to the organization. Some of the other key benefits that arise from employees who feel empowered include: Going the extra mile to reach their targets Communicating more effectively Increased creativity and innovation A more positive attitude in the workplace Better customer services Acting as a strong advocate for the brand Of course, it's obvious why all of these things are good news for organizations, and it's therefore clear that HR and managerial teams must do all they can to empower employees and facilitate this kind of success. [...]

[...] Instead, professionals want the chance to progress and take their career to the next level, and a big part of this is being offered the opportunity to train, learn new skills and take on new responsibilities. In order to create a HR function that empowers employees training and learning needs to be built in. Progressing your career doesn't just mean getting a promotion, it can mean learning to operate new systems or taking on new, bigger accounts. Whatever it looks like for each individual role, being able to upskill or take on more responsibility can feel very empowering. [...]

[...] Reward their hard work No matter what age you are or how senior your role, recognition will always play a big part in employee satisfaction and empowerment. Because as shallow as it may seem, who doesn't like to be told that they're doing a good job Reward and recognition drive people forward, it tells them that their hard work isn't going unnoticed and pushes them to continue working hard in the future. There are a number of ways you can reward your employees, from bonuses and `Employee of the Month' schemes to team lunches or an additional day of annual leave. [...]

[...] It can also add to the stress of their daily workload. For this reason, one of the best ways to empower your employees is to listen to what they need and to invest in them. Encourage communication and collaboration Unfortunately, some organizations favor the `heads down, get on with it' kind of approach to working. One in which the only sound that can be heard on the floor is employees furiously tapping away at their keyboards. While it's understandable that you want to get the most from your team, allowing them to communicate with one another and have conversations can be the perfect way to inspire creativity and innovation. [...]