5 Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org From the PLSO Office 3. Regular Feedback and Recognition: Acknowledge employee efforts, celebrate milestones, and offer constructive feedback to help them improve and grow. Constructive criticism or feedback needs to be respectful, timely, focused on the behavior, not the person, and offers practical solutions. 4. Foster a Positive Work Environment: Create an environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and inclusivity by encouraging open communication, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. A surefire way for this NOT to happen is micromanaging your team. Not only does it limit your effectiveness as the manager by stifling development and growth, but you’re not spending time thinking about higher-level strategic priorities. This makes you look incompetent and creates distrust. 5. Work-Life Balance: Respect employees’ personal time and encourage them to prioritize self-care and well-being. Whether it’s you or your colleagues, stressed out, tired employees make mistakes. Be sure to set boundaries for yourself and respect the ones your colleagues have set. 6. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain talent. Regularly review salary structures, benchmark against industry standards, and consider offering incentives for outstanding performance. 7. Opportunities for Engagement and Socialization: Create opportunities for your team to build relationships and socialize within the organization. Ways to encourage camaraderie may include hosting a company barbecue, running a 5K together, or coordinating a volunteer day where employees volunteer at a local organization or charity. Be sure to choose a cause that resonates with your team and aligns with the image you want for your company. 8. Empowerment and Autonomy: Empower your team members by providing opportunities for decision-making, and encourage them to share ideas, take initiative, and contribute to innovation within their roles. 9. Regular Check-ins and Support: Checking in with your team members or establishing an open-door policy where employees feel comfortable seeking guidance and raising issues with management will create more open communication. 10. Exit Interviews and Feedback: When you do lose a valued employee, be sure to conduct an exit interview for feedback on their reasons for leaving and identify areas for improvement. Then, actually use the information you received without taking it too personally. By implementing strategies along these lines, you will profit from the investment you’ve made in your employees as their experience and skill set grows. PLSO also wants to see our professional community grow strong and vital for the future. It doesn’t just take a village to raise a child, but it also takes one to build strong connections that attract smart, talented future technicians and licensed land surveyors. Ronnie Jacko ronnie@llmpubs.com 503-445-2234
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