Keeping Your People Committed

Keeping your good people is important, but keeping them committed is even more important.

Employees begin a new job with excitement and putting their best foot forward. But if they receive no support or praise from their boss, their enthusiasm and loyalty slowly begins to falter as does their productivity and this lack of full commitment is frightfully contagious and soon you have more employees with less commitment.

Bosses need to show support and encouragement on a daily basis … even in this economy. Saying, “You really worked hard on that,” or “I appreciate what you did,” or even a simple “Thanks” increases commitment.

These simple words show concern and respect … and employees are committed when they feel respected.

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