Are you intentionally getting to know your employees?

Employers should be taking intentional steps to get to know their employees well. It is human nature to want to be connected, included, and known. So it should come as no surprise that when employees feel part of their work community they are more productive, motivated, present, and 3.5 times more likely to contribute to their fullest potential. (Harvard Business Review, 2019)

For businesses to thrive, executives ought to create a workplace culture that is both authentic and safe. To cultivate this, we suggest starting small with a simple check-in. Begin your time together with intentional questions like, "How are you? Where can I support you?" Then practice listening. 

What are some creative ways you can facilitate getting to know one another?

Schedule monthly meetings where your primary focus is to connect. This could look like playing a board game with the sole purpose of learning new things about one another. May we also suggest an office dream board that everyone can contribute to, adding their hopes & dreams for the company?

The point is to be sure you are taking intentional steps towards connection-building by creating trust and safety for your teams.