Question

I agree that employees do seem to work harder when they know that management cares for them and their well being. It has been mentioned that in some workplace settings, employer have consultations once a week with their employees. During these times, it is approximately 30 minutes to an hour with just the employee and his or her supervisor to discuss things that took place during the week, ongoing projects, and negative or positive feedback that may have been observed. For some, it is believed that this is a good system to have in place because it allows for an opportunity for the employee to express any concerns with supervisors that they may have. It is a chance to clear the air because in the end, everyone wants to know that someone cares, especially if eight to 10 hours out of the work week are spent on the job. Your thoughts?

Answer 1

I too agree with the same. It is really motivating when the employer cares about the employees and we feel more committed towards the organization. In my previous organization, the employer was not supportive and they had never tried to understand the employee issues. Many employees including me left the job out of frustration. But my current employer is so supportive towards the employees that we are ready to adjust even if there are some limitations. They conduct meeting with the employees twice a month to understand our issues. During meeting, our supervisor note down each and every issues and try to close each of them within the committed time. We trust our employer based on this and we know that if they assure something, they will definitely implement. This kind of meetings help to establish a healthy relationship between the manager and the employees. Employees would be ready to support the business by extending their work hours when they feel that there is someone to care and appreciate their work.