Brandon Frere on Making Employees Feel Needed Without Pressure to Overwork
It’s important in any company for employees to feel valued. Satisfied employees produce higher quality work and are more loyal than others who simply complete tasks for a paycheck. Feeling needed can contribute to satisfaction, but feeling indispensable can lead to undue stress. Brandon Frere , CEO, Founder and Entrepreneur suggests that business leaders strive for balance in their workforce. “Employees need time off to recharge their batteries, but if they feel like they have to work during those breaks it becomes counter productive,” said Frere. “That’s why it’s important to have backup systems in place for when your employees need to take the time away.” Employees who feel like no one can step in and take over for them when they miss work may feel undue pressure to always be available. They might skip sick time, work outside office hours, and delay vacations. Employers can make some changes, big and small, to make sure that employees can disconnect from work when they need to. I