Investing in Your Hourly Workers

Now, foundationally, if you are leading authentically, putting your people first, and communicating clearly, you have an opportunity to grow your business and grow your profits…

But this step is not about that. This step is about intentionally growing your people.

Where to Begin

You and your managers need to understand how each of your workers want to grow in your company. Maybe a laborer wants to grow into a carpenter. Maybe a PM wants to be the SVP of Operations someday. Maybe another team member isn’t as concerned about career growth, but wants to master their role so they have more work/life balance. And what about the person who really wants to have their own company? How can you help each of these folks to achieve their growth goals?  

It’s been said many times, many ways: help enough people get what they want and you can get anything you want. So, help your team grow.

Growth in Action

You and your leadership team created a culture focused on growing each one individually. You lead on this issue every day. You know what each of their goals are and you talk with them about those goals. You are tracking performance towards those goals. Your workers are incredibly invested into the company, as they feel the company is invested into them. Your team is rewarded, systematically, when they achieved goals. Your turnover rate is best in the market, with team members staying for the long haul.  

Starter questions:

1. How do your employees want to advance in their careers? Do you know?
2. Which of your employees want a specific type of work/life balance?
3. Are your team members rewarded for success?
4. If your team all starts growing, how will it help your company grow?

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