> Take the time, on a regular basis, to talk to your employees about their lives, goals and challenges. Ask them what they hope to accomplish, not just in the next week, but in the next year, five years and ten years in their careers. Listen intently to what they say, and think about how you can help them achieve that. And then act.
Ah, the dreaded one-on-ones. This would actually make me want to leave the company if I have to be open all the time. Why should I have to divulge my personal aspirations to my employers? That's private information.
Ah, the dreaded one-on-ones. This would actually make me want to leave the company if I have to be open all the time. Why should I have to divulge my personal aspirations to my employers? That's private information.