Most employers make time to provide employees with feedback about their skills, work results, and foster their career growth. How often are we doing the same for our Supervisors? Asking employees to share their insights about the Supervisor can benefit that Leader and business for several reasons including:
- Promotes Accountability: It ensures supervisors are held accountable for their leadership style, communication, and management practices.
- Improves Leadership Effectiveness: Honest feedback helps supervisors identify blind spots and areas for growth, leading to better management and team dynamics.
- Boosts Employee Engagement: When employees feel their opinions are valued, it fosters trust and increases morale, engagement, and retention.
- Enhances Organizational Culture: Feedback loops create a culture of openness, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Identifies Issues Early: It helps HR or senior management detect potential conflicts, morale issues, or toxic behavior before they escalate.
- Supports Fair Performance Appraisals/Reviews: Balanced feedback gives a more complete picture of a supervisor’s performance, beyond just top-down evaluations.
Would you like to explore how to make this practice part of your culture? Let’s talk; we’re happy to brainstorm with you! Contact Milestones HR, LLC at 608-370-4642 or angie@milestoneshr.com for a free, no-obligation 30-minute exploration conversation. Check out our website at www.milestoneshr.com for our fractional human resources services.
By: Angie Addison, SHRM-CP, PHR
Milestones HR, LLC | www.milestoneshr.com