Human Resources:
Keep Employees Enthused And Committed To Change
Published on Thu May 31, 2012
Change is inevitable and so is resistance to it. Take these steps to help your team deal with transformation in the office.Home care providers have seen a plethora of changes over the years, and you can count on more changes coming as reimbursement adjustments hit and new quality initiatives take off. How do you make sure your employees don't fall into a rut when committing to important changes in your company?Here are some suggestions from the book "Flexible Leadership," by Richard Lepsinger, for ensuring that your employees remain steadfast in their commitment to whatever plan for change your company decides to make:Be up-front about the change and its impact on the company. Don't censor the topic because you're hesitant about how your employees will react. In the end, they'll appreciate your honesty and openness, and they'll be more receptive to embracing the new rule.Practice what you preach. Whatever change you're [...]