Your team isn’t looking for perks. Here’s what they are looking for:
If you don't have foosball tables, company picnics, and happy hours at work, don't worry, you're not behind.
A recent study finds that young workers place more value on respect from managers than office perks. The research suggests that companies should invest more in training managers to nurture employee well-being.
THE BAD NEWS:
It's easier to buy a pingpong table than it is to invest in your managers.
THE GOOD NEWS:
Good leaders are made, not born.
Here are 3 steps to start making good leaders:
Create/adopt systems that will make them successful. Create a culture code. Establish a communication cadence. Adopt an onboarding strategy. Good intentions don't necessarily create good management. Success can only be achieved through set clear expectations.
Train employees on systems. Don't assume that a manager knows how to host a one-on-one meeting with a team member or hold an employee accountable for their behavior. Train on how they'll be expected to do these things.
Coach employees through systems. Once managers begin using systems it's critical that they are provide support, especially in the early days. Just as you're assigned a coach when you join the gym, manager need support to follow the systems.
✅ Want to know what systems you should implement first? Schedule a culture assessment. I’ll give you at least 3 personalized ways that you can start improving your company culture immediately. No sales pitches. A CEO recently said, “The 30 minutes with Kristen was easily one of the most valuable ways I could have spent my time in the business." Schedule today.
