1:1 Meetings

According to Gallup, employees who have regular 1:1 meetings with their managers are THREE TIMES more likely to be engaged at work! That's correct! THREE TIMES more likely to be engaged! Effective one-on-one meetings offer a variety of benefits to employees, managers and the overall organization. Benefits of conducting 1:1 meetings with employeesImproved Relationships. In the world outside of work, making time for coffee with a friend every weekend improves your relationship because you have time to chat, share stories and learn more about each other. The same benefit occurs when you meet regularly with employees. You get to know them better and set a tone for improved relationships and culture in the workplace. Increased Employee Morale. When staff feel their opinions are heard and matter, morale and engagement is usually higher. And when leaders work to address issues discovered in one-on-ones, morale can increase even more. Feedback for Better Leadership. One-on-ones also provide feedback for leadership so they can continue to improve how they manage their teams. What makes a good 1:1? A personal check in with the employee. They might want to share about an important life milestone or might be pleased if you ask about their children, spouse or pets. A business-facing check in. You also want to find out how the employee is doing with their work and position. Are they happy with their work, what challenges are they facing and what can you do to help them achieve production success? Comments and suggestions. Offer time for the employee to bring up comments and suggestions related to the business, even if they aren’t directly related to the person’s own position and goals. They might have seen a process that makes no sense or could be done quicker, and making space for employees at all levels to propose ideas and solutions gives you more information to work with. The employee’s future goals. Talk about employee goals, what might be appropriate for them