This text is based on an article at Addicted2Success.com.
Good relations with managers: the foundation of employee satisfaction
So why are the relations a manager builds with subordinates so important?
One reason is that worker surveys repeatedly show that relations with a supervisor are one of the most important factors in overall job satisfaction. By building good quality relations with subordinates, a manager ensures greater satisfaction and loyalty.
Other reasons include the fact that regular and open communication with subordinates enables the manager to give and receive feedback. They are thus better able to help subordinates with potential problems, requirements, as well as with development and training.
How to build strong relations with a subordinate step by step
Let's now take a look at how managers can build strong and long-term quality relations with subordinates.
- Take an active interest. Relations are built on mutual respect, understanding and interest. So the first step is to take an interest in your subordinates, ask questions and listen to what they tell you.
- Meet regularly. Regular one-on-one meetings are the foundation of successful and ongoing communication between manager and subordinates. So hold one-on-one meetings, ideally once a week for at least 30 minutes.
- Keep promises and don't conceal anything. Don't have any secrets; communicate with subordinates as transparently as possible. Similarly, as managers, it is essential you keep promises you make to subordinates and do not undermine mutual trust.
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