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Recruiting the right people into your
business is the starting point and
once you have the right people on
board you need to ensure that they
understand your business strategy
and objectives. This can be achieved
through an effective induction
programme.
“...Once you have recruited
the right people you need
to ensure they remain
motivated...”
The quicker a new team member
understands the policies, procedures,
strategy and ethos of your business
the sooner they will be able to add
value to it. To do this you should
develop an induction programme
that covers:
• The different areas of the business
and the management team in each
area.
• Policies and procedures that are to
be adopted, including health and
safety policies.
• What you expect from the
employee in their role.
• Areas of specific responsibility.
• Training on specific software and
systems.
When recruiting new people into
your business you should never
underestimate the importance of
making a good first impression.
Employers who welcome new people
into their team with a commitment
to open communication, formalised
policies and procedures and a positive
work environment are rewarded with
enthusiastic staff. Good working
relationships are the foundations of
good businesses and will drive the
future success of your business.
Once you have recruited the right
people you need to ensure they
remain motivated. You can do this
by setting clear goals and objectives
which are reviewed regularly through
an appropriate appraisal system that
recognises individual performance.
At the beginning of your business
financial year, you should meet with
each member of your team and clearly
set out and agree your expectations
and objectives for the year ahead.
Key considerations
Each member of your team should
have a job description specific to their
role so that they understand exactly
what is expected of them.
Team members should be allocated
responsibilities so that they take
ownership and pride in the tasks they
carry out.
Goals and objectives should be set
for the business as a whole as well
as for each team member. Each
individual contributes to the goals and
objectives of the business and will
be motivated by understanding how
their performance directly contributes
to the overall performance of the
business.
Regular updates on the objectives set
and whether these are being achieved
should be shared. This allows your
people to see if they are achieving
their goals and if not, will help them
identify what can be done differently
going forward.
Team leaders should have regular
1-2-1 meetings with employees to
review their progress against the set
objectives. Listen, evaluate and make
recommendations to help with future
progress and success.
Don’t be afraid to change the
objectives if the business’s priorities
have changed and set new objectives,
each employee needs to understand
how they play their part.
Ensure you carry out an appraisal at
least annually, at the end of the year
to discuss progress against objectives,
recognise successes and set out the
objectives for the following year.
Developing a motivated team to
help your business grow
At David Allen we recognise that our people are our most
valuable asset. Developing and motivating your people
ensures they become a key part in the success and future
growth of your business.
Alison Welton
Partner
If you would like more information on
our range of business services call Alison
on 01228 711888.
For proactive business
advice to help your
business to flourish call
Alison on 01228 711888.
If you clearly set out the objectives,
you can monitor progress against them
throughout the year and deliver a final
assessment at the end of the year.
specific – well defined and
clearly understood objectives
measurable – you can
measure the results and
know when they have been
achieved
achievable – you should
ensure you have resources
available to achieve the
objectives
realistic – goals and
objectives should be realistic
time bound – goals and
objectives should have a
deadline
When setting objectives these
should be SMART objectives.
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Creating a motivated
team who are committed
to achieving their
objectives will help your
business succeed.