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One of the most critical HR mistakes small business owners make

Name: One of the most critical HR mistakes small business owners make
Uploaded: 2023-07-22T12:00:42+00:00
Duration: 41 s
Channel: Matt Vaadi
Description: In this brief advisory video, Matt Vaadi highlights a frequent HR error among small business owners: providing benefits and perks without first…

22 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief advisory video, Matt Vaadi highlights a frequent HR error among small business owners: providing benefits and perks without first understanding what employees actually want. He urges owners to conduct employee surveys to capture staff preferences and satisfaction levels, and stresses that the value of a survey lies in taking concrete action on the feedback received. The message positions employee surveys as an essential, low‑effort tool for aligning benefits with real employee needs, thereby improving satisfaction and avoiding wasted resources.

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This is one of the most critical mistakes I see small business owners making all the time. They start offering benefits, they start doing things for their employees without knowing what their employees actually want or need. Take the time to roll out an employee survey and ask your people what they actually want before you start providing benefits and things to make their life better that maybe aren't even hitting the mark. Employee survey is an easy way to gather information from your team and understand what really makes them tick and how satisfied in their current role. But most Most importantly, if you're going to do a survey, act and address the issues that are brought to your attention. Employee surveys are a valuable tool and should not be overlooked.