Ask to Keep Your Employees Loyal and Happy

Did you know that the average 25-year-old has already worked 6.3 jobs? That’s almost a different job every year if he or she started working at age 18. So what does this mean for business owners and managers? Gone are the days when people stayed with one company for decades—or even for an entire career. Today’s employees like to move around! One way to do this is to constantly communicate with your team. Here are six questions you can ask your employees to ensure they are happy with their jobs—and with you.

What Are Your Short- and Long-Term Goals With the Company?

Knowing your employees’ goals can help you make sure you’re providing a work environment that’s helping them grow. This kind of question is normally asked during an interview stage, but few employers think to ask it beyond that initial hiring process.

Are You Satisfied With Your Current Responsibilities?

If you’re a small business owner, or if your company’s strategies and focus are often shifting, your employees may be asked to pick up unexpected roles or switch hats. And while this can be a good thing, every once in a while, especially if I see a particular employee isn’t producing high quality work, I’ll check in to see whether people are feeling satisfied and fulfilled in their current positions.

Do You Feel You’ve Had Adequate Training to Fulfill Your Job Duties?

Being in the tech industry, I see how quickly things can change. And it’s the same in many other industries, too: Professionals have to constantly educate themselves to stay up to date with the latest trends. So, it’s a good idea to check in with your employees every so often to make sure they have the proper training to continue to be successful in their roles.

What Are You Working on That I Can Help You With?

Ideally, all your employees are working toward your department or company goals, but the bigger a company gets, the more difficult it is to stay abreast of each employee’s individual tasks.