Eric Partaker says leaders have failed if their team is afraid to speak up. A Gallup survey found that higher employee engagement correlates with up to 30% greater profitability. He recommends clear policies protecting employees who raise concerns, reinforced regularly in meetings.
Up to 30% greater profitability.
If your team's afraid to speak up, you've already failed as a leader. A culture of open communication is key to effective leadership, and when team members are reluctant to share their ideas or concerns, it indicates a significant breakdown in trust and openness, two essential ingredients for a healthy work environment. So how do we make sure this doesn't happen? Well, I suggest you implement a clear, transparent policy that supports and protects employees when they raise concerns or suggestions. And you can regularly reinforce this policy in meetings and through company communications to ensure everyone knows that they're encouraged to speak up and that it's safe to do so. A survey by Gallup highlighted that companies with a higher rate of employee engagement report up to 30% greater profitability. See Engagement is strongly linked to open communication channels demonstrated that when employees feel heard, they are more committed and productive.
