Respect in Business Field

Be clear about roles, requirements and expectations

Many employees are happy to work for a boss who has high standards, so long as these standards are made clear from the start. If you find yourself having to repeat yourself over and over, consider whether your delivery was clear enough to begin with.

Beware hypocrisy

 Being the owner of a business comes with its own perks of course, but brandishing the power you hold will only lead to resentment.

Avoid favouritism

it’s vital to maintain a conscious effort to avoid favouritism – one set of rules should apply to everyone. 

Be part of the team

A great way of encouraging the respect of your staff is to take not only an active interest in their jobs, but also an active role. Whenever possible, jump in and get involved in whatever is required. The attitude that certain roles within your own business are beneath you has no place in small business, especially considering you were probably the one doing them in the early days.

Balance professionalism and friendliness

We sometimes think that by befriending our staff they will respect us. However the reverse is often the case, especially when problems arise. 

Keep staff informed

While it isn’t necessary to inform your team about every detail regarding decisions you make, aim to keep them in the loop about major decisions, especially those that affect them directly.

Be as honest as possible

The truth is that we can’t always be completely honest. Honest feedback and genuine communication will give your team a sense of security as they will see you are capable of handling the difficult issues.