Even the most capable employees can find work overwhelming at times.
While professional challenges can be a great motivator, fear of judgement or worry about consequences can make it hard for staff to admit when they’re struggling.
With business costs rising and the need for tighter budgets, there’s inevitably more workplace pressure. Fewer staff and more individual responsibility mean teams can battle to keep up, leading to anxiety and potential burnout.
The situation may be aggravated for those working remotely, part time or in flexible arrangements because there are fewer opportunities for face-to-face interactions even if it’s just a quick check in or a catchup over coffee.
Invest in Staff
Creating a positive, supportive company culture goes a long way to cementing team morale and makes retaining staff much easier. When workers know they’re trusted and valued, they’re more likely to be motivated, productive, remain committed to their work and feel less stressed.
Companies that take a holistic approach to managing performance are often better at achieving goals. Investing in employee development can also lead to increased profitability:
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“Supporting and enabling your talent means everyone benefits because happy teams help turn a good business into a great one. When organisations centre a positive people-first culture, everything is possible.”
Luke Burton, WorkSmarter CEO.
Managing Performance
More companies now recognise the benefits of managing and monitoring employee performance, whether appraisals and reviews are done in a formal setting or through more regular conversations.
That’s a win-win - but the downside is that managers’ workloads are increased, creating more time pressure and challenges.
Processes and paperwork get in the way, so managers end up spending significantly more time and resources on admin than addressing employee priorities.
Tap into Technology
Here’s where HR software steps up. By removing traditional barriers that slow progress down, SMEs can operate more effectively and stay competitive.
When it comes to Performance Management, advanced online tools streamline and simplify the review process:
✔️Set clear targets and objectives
✔️Record and share information
✔️Implement training
✔️Set reminders
✔️Keep vital information in one place
WorkSmarter is at the forefront of today’s HR digital revolution. Our new Performance Management feature is specifically designed to help growing SMEs achieve the best performance-related outcomes.
Book your platform demo today to get a head of the game. See how our upcoming Performance Management feature helps you develop and support your team.
