SHRM’s Post

If you want your employees to feel safe voicing their thoughts, build a culture of transparency and trust. Start by clearly expressing your intent for honest feedback and back it up with actions. Use specific questions like, “What are the pros and cons?” to help employees share their insights. Discuss communication preferences to ensure comfort and encourage participation. Amplify underrepresented voices by giving them the floor and publicly endorsing their insights. Recognize individual contributions to foster appreciation and transparency, motivating people to speak their minds. At Trion Staffing Solutions, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace. #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership #Transparency #TrionStaffingSolutions

If you want your employees to feel safe voicing their thoughts, it's crucial to go beyond mere encouragement and foster a culture of transparency and trust. Check out this insightful article on how to effectively cultivate an environment where your team feels empowered to speak up: [Link to the article] #Transparency #Trust #EmployeeEngagement

At TSW Wordsmith LLC, we recognize the power of perspective in overcoming challenges. 'The darkness always lies' is a reminder that the challenges and obstacles we face often seem more formidable than they truly are. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by negative perceptions. However, our commitment to Emotional Intelligence (EI) and inclusivity within our workplace serves as our guiding light. EI allows us to understand and manage not just our emotions but also to empathize with our colleagues, seeing beyond the immediate hurdles. Inclusivity ensures that every team member feels supported and valued, contributing diverse perspectives that challenge and diminish the 'darkness' of difficult times. Together, these principles empower us to maintain transparency, foster resilience, and promote a positive, supportive work environment where every challenge is viewed as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Join us in shining a light on solutions, pushing back against the misleading shadows of difficulty, and building a brighter future for all. #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Inclusivity #Resilience #CorporateCulture

A few strategies for navigating unconscious bias 👇🏼

In today’s dynamic workplace, it’s crucial for employees to feel safe and empowered to speak up. As managers, our role goes beyond leading teams, we must actively foster an environment where transparency and trust are the norm. This means recognising the ways we might inadvertently preserve a culture that doesn't support all voices and taking deliberate steps to change it. When we prioritise open communication and genuinely value diverse perspectives, we pave the way for innovation and growth. Let's commit to creating a workspace where every voice is heard and respected. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #Transparency #Trust #EmployeeEngagement #InclusiveWorkplace

Are you leading with clarity? What about Fear? The old paradigm of leadership may not be what you need for you or your team. Read on to understand how you should create a team that wants to speak up! #opentowork #inclusion #belonging #nowhiring #hrprofessional

Getting your team to 'speak up' is significantly less challenging than getting your employees to 'speak up'. In this interesting and useful HBR article from Elaine Lin Hering she provides some very practical suggestions for leaders to build #PsychologicalSafety in their teams. While this is very doable in a team of 4-8 members, and I have seen it done successfully many times, I have never seen it happen in a large group. Why is this? For the very reason that Elaine mentions in her article: "Whether or not to speak up often comes down to a subconscious calculation. Do the benefits of speaking up outweigh the real and perceived costs of doing so? If not, it will feel safer to stay silent." It is a risk/reward calculation. If in a team meeting, my leader demonstrates genuine interest in listening to my thoughts, I may well cautiously offer up an opinion to see how they respond, and if that goes well we can start down the path to building psychological safety. But if I am in a large group or company wide all hands meeting, I don't care how genuine the leader sounds when they ask people to speak up, group dynamics will always make it a highly risky environment. The best way to get your employees to 'speak up' is in high trust teams.

As leaders, fostering an environment where team members feel safe to speak candidly can be challenging. It’s important to reflect on how we encourage open dialogue and genuine participation in conversations and meetings. Conversely, as subordinates, feeling secure enough to be candid with our leaders is essential for effective collaboration. I found this article from HBR to have valuable insights on fostering open communication and being introspective about different approaches. It’s a quick read and highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their communication strategies. “Urging people to share candid feedback and speak up with their thoughts is simply not enough. Managers need to actively remove obstacles and pave the way for people to take the inherent risks involved in voicing their opinions and concerns.” #Leadership #Teamwork #HBR

🌍🎧 Celebrating World Listening Day: The Power of Listening in Leadership! 🎧🌍 Today, on World Listening Day, we recognize the incredible value of listening—not just hearing, but truly understanding. For leaders, effective listening is crucial for fostering innovation, building trust, and guiding teams to success. It's through listening that we unlock potential and drive progress. 👂 Why Listening Matters in Leadership: ● Builds Trust: Active listening shows empathy and respect, strengthening relationships. ● Fosters Innovation: Encourages open communication and new ideas. ● Enhances Decision-Making: Informed decisions come from understanding diverse perspectives. ● Boosts Morale: Employees feel valued when their voices are heard. At Recruiting for Growth, we believe that listening is the key to finding the right talent in the insurance industry. By attentively listening to both employers and applicants, we ensure the perfect match, aligning skills, culture, and goals. 💼 Our Listening Approach: ● For Employers: We understand your unique needs and challenges to find candidates who fit seamlessly into your organization. ● For Applicants: We listen to your career aspirations and strengths, connecting you with opportunities that align with your goals. On this World Listening Day, let's all commit to listening more actively and empathetically. Listening creates stronger, more connected workplaces. Let us find your top talent: (314) 936-4425 https://lnkd.in/e5Cu9y6h #WorldListeningDay #Leadership #Listening #InsuranceIndustry #Recruitment #TalentMatch #EmployerAndApplicant #EmpathyInBusiness #SuccessThroughListening