Encouraging Loyalty In Employees
by Michael C. Dennis M.B.A., C.B.F.

Being able to inspire loyalty among subordinates is one of the marks of a leader. Loyal employees tend to work hard, are more efficient, and have lower rates of absenteeism.

Here are a few ideas to encourage employee loyalty:

• Criticize in private

• Praise in public

• Keep your commitments

• Give your subordinates the benefit of the doubt

• Give honest appraisals of performance to subordinates

• Correct mistakes as they occur

• Treat everyone with respect

• Show appreciation

• Avoid favoritism

• Remembers that rewards and recognition work better than threats and other forms of intimidation in motivating individuals to improve their performance

• Develop specific and measurable goals for every person who reports to you

• Don't criticize your manager, your peers or your employer’s decisions in front of your subordinates