Employee empowerment strategies can assist businesses in getting the most out of their employee resources. Employees who are given the authority to make decisions on their own, to think creatively, and to take responsibility for their work on a daily basis can increase productivity and bottom-line profits. Managers can do a lot to help employees feel empowered to contribute.
Innovation and New Ideas
Employees who are given the authority to take responsibility for their work and receive positive, constructive feedback on their efforts are more likely to contribute new ideas and innovations to their organization. Employees are better able to contribute ideas and suggestions when they understand what is important to the company and what it is attempting to achieve—and why.
Increased Productivity
Employees who are empowered are more productive. Unlike their less-empowered counterparts, empowered employees are free to make their own decisions without having to wait for approval from managers or higher-ups. They can act and, as a result, achieve results faster than employees who do not feel empowered to act on their own initiative.
Enhanced Customer Service
Employees who are empowered feel both the freedom and the obligation to provide excellent customer service. When a customer has a question, comment, or concern, empowered employees believe they have the ability, if not the mandate, to address it. Customers will benefit from faster response times, which can go a long way toward improving customer service. Companies can easily boost customer satisfaction and positive word of mouth by providing employees with the information they need to respond to customer concerns, as well as the authority to make things right with customers right away, rather than having to turn to supervisors for permission.
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