Increasing employee participation is a big challenge faced many managers and human resource professionals. After all, feedback and suggestions are essential aspects of making useful changes that benefit all participants. However, sometimes it can seem as though encouraging employees to get involved beyond doing their job is like pulling teeth.
Oftentimes it isn’t that employees are unwilling to offer suggestions, just that they don’t feel as though there is a comfortable avenue for it. It is critical for managers and HR personnel to establish clear communication channels. Furthermore, be sure to ask questions regarding feelings about workflows, and listen to the responses; make sure employees feel rewarded for their buy-in and participation or else they won’t continue.
