6 Questions to Find Out How Your Employees Are Really Doing

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1:10Still, it can be a hard problem to solve because it's hard to tell how people really feel, especially when you're the boss. Our experts say that asking these six questions in your one-on-one meetings can help you figure out what's really going on. Instead of asking something more generic, using a numerical scale gives people a way to deliberately assess their feelings, and it gives you an opening to dig deeper. Getting to know who your team member is outside of work will help build trust, and that will make it easier for them to come to you with their concerns later on. Employees who feel purpose in their work are more satisfied, and this question shows you want to support them and find ways to make their work meaningful.

1:50Understanding what motivates people will help you keep them engaged, so be open to your team member's ideas, but also be honest about what you can and can't control and avoid overpromising. The goal is to understand their point of view and then brainstorm together. Your team member might be dealing with a challenge that you don't even know about. So find out what's holding them back and see how you can make it easier for them to do their best work. The more you recognize your team members as people with ambitions and dreams, the better you'll understand how they feel about their jobs and futures.

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