How to Communicate Effectively Within Your Business
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There is no doubt that communication within a business is fundamental in ensuring that the workplace runs smoothly. Whether this be communicating with new starters or colleagues who have been with the business since the start, it is imperative to have effective communication in order to ensure that your business progresses forward, and everyone is aware of their responsibilities.
If you are hiring new staff…
When hiring new staff, having strong contact with them through the onboarding process is key in making them feel comfortable as well as guaranteeing an easy transition into the business. From arranging an office visit, ensuring the contract is in place and making everyone aware of the relevant policies prior to starting work means the staff are educated on their expectations as well conscious of how the company deals with different scenarios.
Mentoring
Within your company, having a mentoring program is great with improving communication and staff morale. By establishing a mentor system in the workplace, it allows for employees to be guided through the workplace process and in time, develop a fluent understanding of both their workload and the vision of the business. It also eases potential anxieties surrounding approaching the boss of the company and instead offering a safe space for issues to be discussed openly and an effective chain of command to occur.
Setting goals
Setting goals could not be more important for your business. We wrote a whole blog on this that you can check out here. In summary, this is a great way of raising both productivity and also team morale. By setting a review date for these goals allows for an employee to reflect on their progress within the job and see if they are meeting the needs of the business. As well as this, it gives a vision for the business and allows for both employees and the business owner to know the direction in which the business is heading.
Training
Organise general training! Whether that be through the use of videos or physical training, it is important for the team to be provided with the same level of training as well as be able to communicate freely about any issues that they might be having. It creates an environment that is built on support and communication which is vital for any business.
Acknowledging communication errors and putting different methods into place to establish a healthier communication chain will only benefit the business in the long term. However, if this is something you are struggling with, you can contact me here to see if I can help.
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