Magic Touch at the office: Loyalty & Motivation revealed!

From the company, there must be a determination of what your DNA is. What culture do you wish to create with your employees? Think about work ethics, etiquette, norms and values, appearance, communication styles, etc. This determines your company's image to the outside world but is also crucial in your recruitment process for new colleagues.
 

Incorporate this into your recruitment story and job descriptions. Loyalty cannot exist if the DNA and expectations do not align.

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For example, in a previous company, we built our entire DNA and company culture around one slogan: "We love your smile!" This not only created a positive feeling but also meant that everything we did had to be done with a smile. Our team had one goal: to provide everyone with an experience, a feeling, and a smile. 

The relationship between managers and employees plays a crucial role in influencing loyalty and motivation.. 

Managers must be able to communicate effectively, provide feedback, and listen to their team's needs. We all know this, but how do we put it into practice? 

Situational Leadership

A tool you can use to better align your leadership style with each team member is the 'situational leadership' model. This supports you in applying the right leadership and communication style to each team member to help them develop within the organization and work together towards a goal.. 

Action plan

Involve your employees in the process of shaping your organizational story. While a vision is often determined by higher-ups in the organization, build the actual plan (e.g., an OGSM plan) together with your team, so that everyone feels connected to achieving the company's goal. Adjust your expectations of team members according to the situational leadership model.

Visibility management

Organize regular informal lunch meetings where employees have the opportunity to speak directly with management. This can improve communication and engagement

The key is that these ideas must be tailored to the needs and culture of your company. What works for one company may not work for another. It is essential to listen to your employees' feedback and wishes and make adjustments based on their needs and expectations..

Emphasize the importance of investing in the professional development of employees. This can help them grow and develop new skills, which in turn can increase their motivation and commitment to the company.

 Personal development plan

 You can use the situational leadership model to create a 'personal development plan' in consultation with your employee. Recognize and appreciate their strengths and talents. Identify their pitfalls and areas to develop, and create a plan for how to achieve them, along with the expectations your employee has for achieving them.

This plan can include a mix of on-the-job training, (online) workshops, and courses, the appointment of a 'buddy,' result expectations, external business coaching, and more. 

High potentials

Use these tools not only for employees who need to grow within their roles but also for 'high potentials' to engage them with your organization through a long-term vision of mutual growth. 

Today, it is more important than ever to create a workspace that fosters unity, inspiration, and creativity. Due to the hybrid or home office culture, the office has become a place for coming together, meeting, discussing, brainstorming, sharing ideas, chatting by the coffee machine, and more 

Design & atmosphere​

An inspiring aesthetic office environment includes spaces that stimulate and reinforce this. Once again, your company culture comes into play, which is essential. How can you bring this culture to life in the environment through design, aesthetics, art, furniture, plants, lighting, etc.? This experience and feeling in the office environment help people connect with your company. 

It should shape a community of people who believe in growth and progress. It is not just a place to work but a space to dream and make those dreams come true. 

Bringing people together

Combine the necessity of coming together with fun and relaxing moments in the office. This motivates them to come to the office more often because these moments create experiences and emotions that give that extra drive to tackle the next challenge (bring your dog to the office, get-together moments with workshops, rewards, celebrating successes, etc.).

Team building is an essential element in any successful organization. It is the glue that turns individual employees into a well-functioning team. 

A good team is based on trust, and team-building activities help develop and strengthen that trust. This trust enables team members to communicate openly, provide and receive feedback, and feel comfortable sharing ideas and opinions.

In addition, team building improves employees' communication skills and helps reduce misunderstandings and conflicts. It promotes effective communication, which is crucial for problem-solving and goal achievement.

Teamwork promotes a positive work environment where employees feel valued and supported. This contributes to higher workplace satisfaction and a greater sense of engagement with the organization. 

By applying these strategies and understanding the secrets behind creating a 'magic touch' in the office, you can increase the loyalty and motivation of your employees. The result will not only be a thriving workplace but also a dedicated and inspired team willing to achieve the heights of success together. So, let the magic begin and transform your workplace into a place where loyalty and motivation flourish.