Creating an Empowered Workforce

When you created your business, did you have a vision? Was there a sense of what could be possible in your life or in the world with the creation of your idea? Creating a business that is flexible and competitive is key to the success of that idea. These factors can lead to substantial growth. Knowing how best to engage and empower your employees is required to handle that growth. Unemployment rates are down, creating a greater competition for skilled workers. Every time someone leaves your company there is cost associated with recruitment and training. "People leave managers not companies" so how can you be the type of leader that keeps them coming back. What results can you expect if your staff is empowered? • Reduced cost and time related to employee turnover • Increased employee productivity and bottom line results • Improved employee job satisfaction which in turn improves customer satisfaction • Increased workforce autonomy, giving you the freedom to choose how best to spend your time Learning Outcomes: • How to identify an empowered individual • The impact of company culture on attracting high performing people • The value of creating an environment that encourages self-direction • How leaders in the company can create an empowering environment

Speaker(s): Jessica Katz - Practitioner at Eightfold

Fee: No Cost