Jump into your commitment to your team right now. Making swift changes, while making sure everyone is working in the same direction, requires tenacity and focus. As we enter (yet another) wave of uncertainty in ‘23, here are some strategies to lean on.
Culture shows up in the unspoken rules of how you operate. It is how your team interacts with each other, the decisions they make when you’re not around, and how they treat your customers. Stabilizing your culture is one of the best things you can do to have a sense of normalcy, even when the business world feels unpredictable. And it will be.
Reinforce a positive work environment by trusting your employees. Communicate honestly. Empower them to show up, whether remote or in-person, as their whole selves, to ask questions, to make decisions independently. Lean into human, people-centered leadership.
Despite the current business climate, remember that it’s still very much an employee market – companies continue to struggle to hire across a range of key roles. There have been great gains made in the last two years – more equitable compensation, remote work, and valuable benefits. Despite these unpredictable times, it’s not the time to pull back entirely.
And finally, hold your top talent close to you – always, but especially in uncertain times. Your team leaders serve as your tether to the pulse of your broader employee community. Count on them to alert you to concerns, changes in the business, and keep you apprised of employee sentiment. In some of our most uncertain and challenging times, leaning into your leaders will always serve you well.
While we don’t know what 2023 will bring, culture, communication and commitment will steer you away from paralysis and toward leaning into your team. This is an investment you will never regret. It’s the smartest investment you can make in your future growth and while building team stability. Find, hire and hold onto talent.
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