💌 Inspiring Teams Rather Than Managing Them | Oyster Mail June Edition

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Hi folks! It’s no secret that your employees want to feel motivated and empowered to succeed. But how can you create a thriving work culture in a remote or hybrid work setting?

In this issue, you’ll find:

• 🧑🤝🧑 A checklist for your next 1:1
• 🦾 Growth hacking for your employees
• 🎯 A guide to setting clear organizational and individual goals

Remote and hybrid work benefits your company, but not knowing how to manage your team can lead to poor performance management and a thorn in your company’s side.

Luckily, there’s a new kid on the block: performance enablement. It’s key to empowering your employees to succeed and feel valued at work.

This month, I’m sharing tips to help you motivate your team, rather than simply managing it. With this advice in your pocket, you’ll close the trust and productivity gaps on your team.

Let’s get into it 💌

Best practices for performance enablement

🧑🤝🧑 Bridge the gap with consistent feedback

Providing feedback during 1:1s doesn’t only mean pointing out the things your employees can improve on. You can turn feedback sessions into ongoing conversations to increase your team’s feelings of belonging.

With regular and actionable feedback, employees are 67% more likely to go above and beyond in their roles. Scheduling weekly meetings with your team can help you promote meaningful conversations. Ask your team members about their past and upcoming tasks: Did they like the latest project? What went well, and was there room for improvement? What’s their priority for next week?

With weekly 1:1s, you can normalize constructive feedback sessions and encourage your team to share their experiences and perspectives.

Want to level up your next 1:1?  Check out this checklist to get prepared for your next 1:1s. | Get Your Checklist

🦾 Adopt a growth mindset for your team

Focusing on your business growth is essential. But your company’s most important asset is its employees. Did you know that employees are 43% more likely to leave if their manager doesn’t show any interest in their career aspirations? By helping them advance in their careers, you can drive more growth and increase retention.

Start integrating an individual development plan into your company’s performance management. An IDP will encourage your employees to have more self-awareness of what they want to achieve in their careers and their short and long-term objectives.

Don’t know how to create an IDP? Check out Culture Amp’s guide to creating an effective one. | Get Your Guide

🎯 Set goals and involve your team in the process

In a remote or hybrid work setting, your employees may inadvertently distance themselves from your company’s mission and goals. By setting clear goals, you can make your team feel productive, motivated, and aligned.

OKRs are a great way to establish both organizational and individual goals. And like any task, setting goals also takes teamwork. When you’re nearing the start of the quarter, schedule calls with your team to do a retrospective. Discussing what went well or badly can help you draw the lines of next quarter’s objectives. Receiving feedback will help you set more attainable goals and empower your employees to take more ownership.

Get started with these best practices for setting goals and measuring success with remote teams | Start Taking Notes

UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓

Social Hour with Trinet

24 June, 5.30 pm CT | 3.30 pm PT in Chicago

Happy and social hour at the same time? Count us in! Come and find us in Chicago for a networking hour with other like-minded individuals, delicious cocktails, and phenomenal food. Senior Partner Manager, Emily Farr will be there to welcome you. We’ll also be at SHRM, be sure to say hello. | Register

Employment law trends and best practices to help HR teams compete for top talent

June 27, 9 am PT | 11 am CT

Struggling to attract top-tier talent? A disorganized hiring process and outdated policies can cause a negative impression and low retention rates. Join us and Six Fifty to learn how to modernize your handbook and policies. Discover strategies to streamline hiring, improve retention, and build a trusted workplace. | Register

That’s all, folks!

You’re here to increase business growth and revenue, but remember that your employees are the key to unlocking that success. Anyone can manage a team, but only true leaders can inspire.