75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees

Employees Define Companies

Employees determine the nature of any organization and how well it succeeds culturally and financially. Great workforces fuel great companies, just as inferior employees can make even good companies inferior. The leadership you provide as a manager determines what kind of people work for your company. Strong leaders create positive work environments in which their teams thrive and shine. Weak leaders create problems and hurt the employees who work for them.

The Five Principles of People Management

Besides setting the right tone at work, great leaders hire the best applicants, motivate their teams, and communicate skillfully so that employees understand exactly what the company expects and what they must do to succeed. Worthy leaders positively engage their staff members while insisting on full accountability. They practice “workplace wisdom,” establish an encouraging working environment, and inspire loyalty and excellence. Quality employee management rests on five basic principles:

1. Managers should engage employees and motivate them to do their best work. Get to know your employees in a personal way, let them know you care...