September Reset: 6 Leadership Tips for Employers
Admin After summer feels like it ends all too abruptly, September comes with excitement…
For me, September always felt like the beginning of the year. A time to start fresh, to try new things, to learn something new.
It is the season of back to school for students, and employers also prioritize training and development for their teams in the fall. This September, we delivered 6 leadership workshops on topics ranging from emotional intelligence to hiring skills to performance management.
Besides the benefit of higher engagement, setting aside time for learning and growth helps teams to become more versatile and better equipped to respond to changes and unexpected challenges.
Shared learning experiences—like workshops, training sessions, or team development activities—help create a common language and understanding. This not only improves collaboration but also sparks new ideas and creative problem-solving. If you are interested to learn more about how LinkHR can support your team’s development, give us a ring!
As we move into the last quarter of the year (and sweater-weather!), it is typically a time when many employers are involved with reviewing performance, goal-setting for next year, and budgeting for salary increases. Here are six tips to help these processes go smoothly:
- Keep performance conversations two-way
Encourage managers to listen as much as they talk. Employees should feel heard, not just evaluated. - Align goals with business priorities
Help teams see how their individual objectives connect to organizational success. This creates stronger engagement and accountability. - Use the SMART acronym to set goals.
This increases accountability and likelihood of success. - Use data to inform compensation decisions
Use data to determine cost-of-living increases and benchmark salaries to ensure fairness and competitiveness, but don’t forget about internal equity. - Recognize and celebrate achievements
Balance discussions of future goals with acknowledgment of accomplishments from this year—it boosts morale and motivation. - Provide support for growth
Pair goal-setting with development opportunities, whether through training, mentoring, or stretch assignments.
Ready to strengthen your team before year-end? Connect with LinkHR today to explore leadership workshops and tailored training solutions that set your people—and your business—up for success.
