These tips were published by INC.com.
Be transparent and communicate openly
Employees will never feel comfortable in an environment where there is ineffective communication, people do not trust one another and the manager keeps things from their subordinates. You should be completely transparent. Do not be afraid to address uncomfortable topics and communicate openly with everyone.
Listen to your subordinates
This advice may sound too obvious or trivial. Unfortunately, however, many managers still make the mistake of only pretending to listen to their subordinates. Avoid this mistake and take a genuine interest in what it is your subordinates think and want.
Try to help your team members
To build a loyal team with a strong team spirit, you always need to be helping your subordinates. Do not act only in the interests of the company or the team as a whole; always keep in mind the interests of individual subordinates as well.
Never turn your back on your team
As a team manager, you must stand solid with your team. Never turn your back on them and never put your personal interests or the interests of the company above those of your subordinates.
Offer maximum flexibility
Always offer as much flexibility as possible to employees. Give them the best possible work-life balance and they will reward you with loyalty and enthusiasm.
Do not neglect training and development of your employees
In order to make your employees as satisfied as possible, you need to offer them some kind of prospects, such as education and development. Help workers improve in the areas that they are good at and enjoy: this will also make them happier at work.
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