The answer is simple… it’s always a good time!
We are all experiencing a new normal, so let’s be as creative as possible!
The luxury of the occasional tap on the shoulder “Let’s grab a quick coffee” can now be channelled into something new, individual, and most importantly, enjoyable!
We all know and understand the importance of completing formal annual performance reviews. But what about in between those gaps, and any other time?
How can I ensure that my employee is comfortable, happy, and on-track with their responsibilities?
Or predominately, feeling supported and confident that they can reach out when necessary.
Our check-in function is a simple, and quick tool incorporated in the Your HR System which allows not only the manager, but the employee to schedule in a check-in discussion. The discussion may just be quick with a couple of questions, or there may be times where it feels necessary to respectfully, dive in deeper. That is the beauty of this function, it allows you as the manager, and the employee to tailor and add as many, or as little questions as you like.
Let’s merge an employees’ working atmosphere into their dream job atmosphere!
Take it from a new employees’ perspective. You’re on new turf. You’re trying to find your feet, while also learning so much about the organisation, your role, but most importantly yourself and how you can deliver your performance to your best potential. A new employee may not have the confidence to speak up and ask questions when commencing. Even so when they are years into their role. As a manager, it’s all about making compromises. Taking that one little step forward to show support and gratitude towards your employees’, can completely change one’s perspective all from how they wake up in the morning.How are you getting on with your goals?
Organising a check-in with your employee or manager, can help implement and set future goals in stone. Setting future goals entices the employee to proactively work harder. It gives them something to work towards. Imagine getting into a car and knowing the destination, but not knowing which highway or directions you need to use to get to the destination. Please take out google, Siri and the vastly large range of internet available at our feet when asking this hypothetical question… Setting goals for your employee allows them to realise that their manager is taking time out of their busy work schedules to focus on their professional development. To shift them into the next generations leaders. I don’t know about you, but this screams support and balance, and I love it!How will I know if there’s areas of improvement?
Okay, let’s take a step back into our employees’ shoes again. Imagine completing your day-to-day tasks without any structure, without any feedback, and without any guidance. How is the employee supposed to figure out that there’s areas which should be improved in their workload, and their performance, if their manager isn’t taking the time to sit down and explain these areas to them. We all wish we could read minds, but reality is; we don’t all have telepathic abilities!Improvement works both ways.
We’ve touched a lot on the employees’ perspectives, but what about our managers? Who gives them feedback? Well employees, today is your lucky day! This check-in function gives you the opportunity to give feedback and knowledge to your managers. There may be some areas where you feel as though they could improve with how they train you, or even how they communicate.
Everybody is different, and we all respond and learn differently to others. That’s what makes us all unique. It’s about taking the time to learn these attributes about one another and tailoring them to best support your managerial style.
There’s that word tailor again. Yes, you’re correct! Your HR System is here to adapt any individual requirements.
Managers, employees and their roles or within an organisation are just as important as one another. Let’s utilise this function to our best ability to ensure we are consistently supporting one another during our employment life cycles.
This process can be as simple as making your first cup of hot coffee in the morning. Uplifting, rewarding, and promising.