Why Transparency Matters

When you’re running a business, one of the key things that you should focus on is transparency. Letting workers into the decision-making process and ensuring they understand what’s going on at your organization is beneficial for several reasons. Transparency is essential to keeping your workforce active and engaged because:

• Staff members will better understand your goals. If you want every member of your team working towards the same goals, those team members need to know what your business goals are. The more information you can provide about business objectives, the more likely it is that employees will meet their targets and enhance productivity to help achieve those goals.
• Employees will feel like they’re a part of something bigger than themselves. Most workers want to feel like their job has meaning. If they know only about their own role within the organization and not how they fit into the big picture, this can be frustrating and sap motivation. By letting employees in on big projects, future expansion opportunities or even just what other departments are doing, those who work for you will feel more like they are working on a team to help you accomplish these objectives, rather than just doing a job.
• Workers will understand how they fit in with the organization. The more employees know about business operations, the easier it is for them to find ways they can add value. If employees aren’t sure what your objectives are, don’t understand the point of processes or are otherwise kept in the dark about business operations, you could be missing out on a chance for those employees to develop innovative approaches to enhance productivity that your company may not have thought off.
• You’ll reduce turnover. People who don’t understand how they can advance or who don’t know why changes are being made are likely to become disillusioned and start looking for opportunities elsewhere.

Developing a transparent culture at your company works effectively only if your staff members are up to the challenge of absorbing and processing the information you provide in a responsible way. SmartTalent can help you find skilled employees who will thrive in a transparent environment. Contact our staffing professionals today to learn how we can help you to build a great team in Kirkland, Fife, Renton, Lacey, Lynnwood, Everett and surrounding areas.