Are We Making Job Responsibilities and Performance Expectations Crystal Clear?
After interviewing over a million employees, the Gallup Organization found that one of the best predictors of employee retention and performance was how well employees understood what was expected of them at work. When employees dont have a clear understanding of their job responsibilities and performance expectations, they are likely to become anxious, frustrated, and demoralized. Theres no way they can know if theyre doing well if theyre trying to aim at a target they cant see. Knowing what is expected is especially critical in new job situations, when most people are feeling anxious. Are We Helping New Hires Make a Smooth Transition Onto the Floor? Some companies have a macho “sink or swim” attitude with their New Hires. They provide new employees with virtually no orientation and then throw them into the fray without any support. This is a great strategy to achieve high turnover, but not one to create a motivated, competent workforce. Smart companies ease new employees transition b
