Administrative Office Manager
BENEFITS OF CHANGES IN WORKPLACE
Change is often necessary but can be frightening for your employees. Common reactions to change include anger, denial, opposition and depression. As a manager, you must illustrate to your employees the benefits of change so that they, hopefully, develop an excited and positive attitude. Point out how change brings with it new ideas and opportunities as well as the chance to shine as an important part of the company.
Promotes New Ways of Thinking
Changes compel individuals to think in new and exciting ways. Creative thinking benefits the workplace with the development of many innovations and ideas that can be utilized to keep the company fluid, exciting and fruitful.
Breaks Monotony
A monotonous job bores employees who need to be given variety to excel. Change often provides the refreshment a worker needs to refocus his energy and increase his interest. Counsel employees on this fact as you share their new responsibilities with them. Talk about the change in a positive, energetic manner and compliment workers on their flexibility.
Presents New Opportunities
According to Sandra E. Black and Lisa M. Lynch in a study for the University of California-Los Angeles, the incorporation of changes such as cross-training employees, flexibility in job descriptions and development of specialized work teams can substantially increase productivity. More product generally equals greater profits that can be enjoyed by both management and staff. Promote the specific changes you are making by explaining how they will benefit the finances of the company and each individual.
Encourages Skills Growth
Changes can require employees to master new skills so they can accomplish new duties. Provide the means necessary for staff members to learn new software and methods for completing particular tasks. Offer incentives such as tuition reimbursement to employees willing to take classes that teach particular skills needed for the expansion of your
Change is often necessary but can be frightening for your employees. Common reactions to change include anger, denial, opposition and depression. As a manager, you must illustrate to your employees the benefits of change so that they, hopefully, develop an excited and positive attitude. Point out how change brings with it new ideas and opportunities as well as the chance to shine as an important part of the company.
Promotes New Ways of Thinking
Changes compel individuals to think in new and exciting ways. Creative thinking benefits the workplace with the development of many innovations and ideas that can be utilized to keep the company fluid, exciting and fruitful.
Breaks Monotony
A monotonous job bores employees who need to be given variety to excel. Change often provides the refreshment a worker needs to refocus his energy and increase his interest. Counsel employees on this fact as you share their new responsibilities with them. Talk about the change in a positive, energetic manner and compliment workers on their flexibility.
Presents New Opportunities
According to Sandra E. Black and Lisa M. Lynch in a study for the University of California-Los Angeles, the incorporation of changes such as cross-training employees, flexibility in job descriptions and development of specialized work teams can substantially increase productivity. More product generally equals greater profits that can be enjoyed by both management and staff. Promote the specific changes you are making by explaining how they will benefit the finances of the company and each individual.
Encourages Skills Growth
Changes can require employees to master new skills so they can accomplish new duties. Provide the means necessary for staff members to learn new software and methods for completing particular tasks. Offer incentives such as tuition reimbursement to employees willing to take classes that teach particular skills needed for the expansion of your