Why are employees leaving and what can you do to improve retention?<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\nWhat Defines an Employer-Employee Relationship?<\/span><\/h2>\nAn employer-employee relationship is a professional and legal association between an employer and an individual hired to perform specific tasks or roles within an organization. The employer possesses the authority to direct the employee’s work, set expectations, and provide guidance, while the employee commits to fulfilling assigned responsibilities and adhering to organizational policies. This relationship consists of mutual expectations, rights, and responsibilities, and takes into account labor laws and contracts that cover the terms of employment, such as working hours, wages, benefits, and termination procedures. A healthy employer-employee relationship is reciprocal, and fosters a collaborative and productive work environment, contributing to the performance, success, and sustainability of the organization.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Is the Traditional Employer-Employee Relationship?<\/span><\/h2>\nIn the past, expectations in the workplace were for the employee to be given work, and in return for completing it, the employee received pay and health benefits, vacation and sick days, and possibly a bonus and 401K. The leadership strategy may have been known by only a select few, rather than the broader workforce. The reasons behind a particular assignment or employer request might not have been explained. The employee followed directions, no questions asked. Even still, the employee may have been loyal to that company for many years, rising up through the ranks based on their ability to meet and exceed expectations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHowever, when employees experience their roles as taskmasters rather than as active participants in accomplishing the organization\u2019s goals, they\u2019re likely to be less invested in the outcomes and less engaged overall as a result. Employers have recognized that their employees\u2019 awareness of and involvement in the company\u2019s objectives, along with recognition in response to team members\u2019 achievements, helps to align both parties\u2019 goals, thereby improving the organization\u2019s performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMotivating employees to take an interest in their employer\u2019s goals also requires that the employer takes an interest in the employee\u2019s own professional goals. The ideal relationship between employer and employee is now reciprocal, benefiting both parties equally.<\/span><\/p>\nIf an organization is still operating under the old relationship model, how can it adjust to the new model and reap its benefits?<\/span><\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.intoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_60834428.jpeg\")
<\/span><\/p>\nHow to Improve the Employer-Employee Relationship<\/span><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s no longer enough to recognize only the employers\u2019 expectations in the workplace. Now, it\u2019s crucial to understand, acknowledge, and respond to the employees\u2019 expectations as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEmployees expect to work hand-in-hand with their manager throughout their employment with the organization, becoming better at their role day by day and achieving their own professional milestones while creating success for the organization.<\/span><\/p>\nCreating reciprocal employer-employee relationships requires equipping both managers and employees to keep up their side of the relationship\u2014buy-in from the organization, frequent career discussions, and resources to support them.<\/span><\/p>\n1. Clearly communicate the organization\u2019s goals and objectives<\/span><\/h3>\nIn order for your employee to have the most positive impact in their role, and to appreciate their part in the company\u2019s success, they need to understand their piece of the puzzle. Instead of simply handing the team member a project, explain to them what the project is meant to accomplish for the business. Frequently update your workforce\u2014during meetings and in emails\u2014on the company\u2019s short- and long-term goals and what is needed from employees to meet them, and then report back on how their work contributed to the organization\u2019s success. Make sure that each member of the workforce has the same information, and that everyone\u2019s work and goals are aligned to meet the same overall objectives.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n2. Give managers the time and training to coach their employees<\/span><\/h3>\nAccording to INTOO & Workforce Intelligence\u2019s 2024 report, \u201c<\/span>Unlocking Organizational Success by Supporting Employee Growth and Development<\/span><\/a>,\u201d employees who feel at least \u201csomewhat\u201d supported by their manager were nearly 7x more likely to say they made a lot of career progress last year than those who say they get little or no support from their manager. Since employees\u2019 career progress is an indicator of organizational success, this type of support is crucial to any business. However, the same report showed that as many as a third of employees say they only have formal (34%) or informal (30%) <\/span>conversations with their manager about their career<\/span><\/a> (about their professional goals or opportunities for growth, for example) either once a year or never.<\/span><\/p>\nThis dichotomy is partly due to managers not having the training to coach their employees, as only 51% of HR leaders say managers at their company receive this training when hired. But time is also a factor; 53% of employees would like to talk to their manager more often about their career, but their manager is too busy. In order for employees to succeed with and for your company, their managers need training to do so, and be given the time for both their own professional development and for coaching their team members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n3. Offer career development resources to all team members<\/span><\/h3>\nCareer development is essential for businesses to build the skills of their team members to meet organizational objectives. It\u2019s also crucial to employees\u2019 loyalty toward your company. When they feel supported to meet both their and your goals, they\u2019re more likely to be engaged and to stay with you. In fact, according to our study, one out of four employees say they\u2019ll quit within the next six months because they\u2019re unsupported in these areas.<\/span><\/p>\nWhether or not employees\u2019 managers can personally coach them, you can support team members in their growth by offering resources such as courses, workshops, career coaching, and assessments. Make sure that your workforce is aware of the resources available to them, and encourage them to use them by allowing them the time to devote to their development.<\/span><\/p>\n4. Recognize employee accomplishments<\/span><\/h3>\nOften employees feel as though they are working in a vacuum. They may efficiently complete their work on a regular basis, even going above and beyond by working extra hours and collaborating with more stakeholders than usual. However, if they don\u2019t know how their work paid off for their employer, they may feel like they\u2019re wasting their time. Ensure that engagement and team morale don\u2019t dive by letting your employees know how much they are valued and acknowledging their contributions and accomplishments. Speaking directly to the team member or recognizing them in a team meeting or in an email to let them know their impact will go far to motivate them to continue to achieve success for your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAlso, make your employees aware of how their achievements can lead to their growth within the company. Examining the relationship between their accomplishments and <\/span>their professional goals<\/span><\/a> during regular employer-employee meetings and annual reviews can help team members stay on track to meet their career ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\nHelp your employees take charge of their careers. Download these tips to make career development conversations more meaningful.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\nNurturing the Employer-Employee Relationship<\/span><\/h2>\nThe employee-employer relationship is one that needs to be nurtured in order to drive success for the organization. By aligning your workforce with your company\u2019s goals, supporting your managers in their need to guide their employees, providing career development resources and opportunities, and recognizing team members\u2019 achievements, this relationship can help your business grow and succeed for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re looking for ways to support your employees and managers in their career development, INTOO offers various programs, including <\/span>career coaching<\/span><\/a>, workshops, and trainings for every member of your organization. <\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a> today to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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An employer-employee relationship is a professional and legal association between an employer and an individual hired to perform specific tasks or roles within an organization. The employer possesses the authority to direct the employee’s work, set expectations, and provide guidance, while the employee commits to fulfilling assigned responsibilities and adhering to organizational policies. This relationship consists of mutual expectations, rights, and responsibilities, and takes into account labor laws and contracts that cover the terms of employment, such as working hours, wages, benefits, and termination procedures. A healthy employer-employee relationship is reciprocal, and fosters a collaborative and productive work environment, contributing to the performance, success, and sustainability of the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n In the past, expectations in the workplace were for the employee to be given work, and in return for completing it, the employee received pay and health benefits, vacation and sick days, and possibly a bonus and 401K. The leadership strategy may have been known by only a select few, rather than the broader workforce. The reasons behind a particular assignment or employer request might not have been explained. The employee followed directions, no questions asked. Even still, the employee may have been loyal to that company for many years, rising up through the ranks based on their ability to meet and exceed expectations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, when employees experience their roles as taskmasters rather than as active participants in accomplishing the organization\u2019s goals, they\u2019re likely to be less invested in the outcomes and less engaged overall as a result. Employers have recognized that their employees\u2019 awareness of and involvement in the company\u2019s objectives, along with recognition in response to team members\u2019 achievements, helps to align both parties\u2019 goals, thereby improving the organization\u2019s performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Motivating employees to take an interest in their employer\u2019s goals also requires that the employer takes an interest in the employee\u2019s own professional goals. The ideal relationship between employer and employee is now reciprocal, benefiting both parties equally.<\/span><\/p>\n If an organization is still operating under the old relationship model, how can it adjust to the new model and reap its benefits?<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s no longer enough to recognize only the employers\u2019 expectations in the workplace. Now, it\u2019s crucial to understand, acknowledge, and respond to the employees\u2019 expectations as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Employees expect to work hand-in-hand with their manager throughout their employment with the organization, becoming better at their role day by day and achieving their own professional milestones while creating success for the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n Creating reciprocal employer-employee relationships requires equipping both managers and employees to keep up their side of the relationship\u2014buy-in from the organization, frequent career discussions, and resources to support them.<\/span><\/p>\n In order for your employee to have the most positive impact in their role, and to appreciate their part in the company\u2019s success, they need to understand their piece of the puzzle. Instead of simply handing the team member a project, explain to them what the project is meant to accomplish for the business. Frequently update your workforce\u2014during meetings and in emails\u2014on the company\u2019s short- and long-term goals and what is needed from employees to meet them, and then report back on how their work contributed to the organization\u2019s success. Make sure that each member of the workforce has the same information, and that everyone\u2019s work and goals are aligned to meet the same overall objectives.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to INTOO & Workforce Intelligence\u2019s 2024 report, \u201c<\/span>Unlocking Organizational Success by Supporting Employee Growth and Development<\/span><\/a>,\u201d employees who feel at least \u201csomewhat\u201d supported by their manager were nearly 7x more likely to say they made a lot of career progress last year than those who say they get little or no support from their manager. Since employees\u2019 career progress is an indicator of organizational success, this type of support is crucial to any business. However, the same report showed that as many as a third of employees say they only have formal (34%) or informal (30%) <\/span>conversations with their manager about their career<\/span><\/a> (about their professional goals or opportunities for growth, for example) either once a year or never.<\/span><\/p>\n This dichotomy is partly due to managers not having the training to coach their employees, as only 51% of HR leaders say managers at their company receive this training when hired. But time is also a factor; 53% of employees would like to talk to their manager more often about their career, but their manager is too busy. In order for employees to succeed with and for your company, their managers need training to do so, and be given the time for both their own professional development and for coaching their team members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Career development is essential for businesses to build the skills of their team members to meet organizational objectives. It\u2019s also crucial to employees\u2019 loyalty toward your company. When they feel supported to meet both their and your goals, they\u2019re more likely to be engaged and to stay with you. In fact, according to our study, one out of four employees say they\u2019ll quit within the next six months because they\u2019re unsupported in these areas.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether or not employees\u2019 managers can personally coach them, you can support team members in their growth by offering resources such as courses, workshops, career coaching, and assessments. Make sure that your workforce is aware of the resources available to them, and encourage them to use them by allowing them the time to devote to their development.<\/span><\/p>\n Often employees feel as though they are working in a vacuum. They may efficiently complete their work on a regular basis, even going above and beyond by working extra hours and collaborating with more stakeholders than usual. However, if they don\u2019t know how their work paid off for their employer, they may feel like they\u2019re wasting their time. Ensure that engagement and team morale don\u2019t dive by letting your employees know how much they are valued and acknowledging their contributions and accomplishments. Speaking directly to the team member or recognizing them in a team meeting or in an email to let them know their impact will go far to motivate them to continue to achieve success for your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Also, make your employees aware of how their achievements can lead to their growth within the company. Examining the relationship between their accomplishments and <\/span>their professional goals<\/span><\/a> during regular employer-employee meetings and annual reviews can help team members stay on track to meet their career ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\n The employee-employer relationship is one that needs to be nurtured in order to drive success for the organization. By aligning your workforce with your company\u2019s goals, supporting your managers in their need to guide their employees, providing career development resources and opportunities, and recognizing team members\u2019 achievements, this relationship can help your business grow and succeed for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for ways to support your employees and managers in their career development, INTOO offers various programs, including <\/span>career coaching<\/span><\/a>, workshops, and trainings for every member of your organization. <\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a> today to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The employer-employee relationship has evolved over the years. How employees interact with and are guided by the employer affects their engagement, motivation, loyalty, and productivity. It also has a significant impact on the organization, as the relationship can dictate how well the business\u2019s goals are met. This is because buy-in from both parties, clearly defined […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":33498,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[82,168,236,164],"class_list":["post-33489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hr","tag-employee-engagement","tag-employee-retention","tag-engagement","tag-retention"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is the Traditional Employer-Employee Relationship?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nHow to Improve the Employer-Employee Relationship<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Clearly communicate the organization\u2019s goals and objectives<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Give managers the time and training to coach their employees<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Offer career development resources to all team members<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Recognize employee accomplishments<\/span><\/h3>\n
Help your employees take charge of their careers. Download these tips to make career development conversations more meaningful.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
Nurturing the Employer-Employee Relationship<\/span><\/h2>\n