By Chloe DiVita
Is your company thriving or struggling? Do your employees know either way?
Too often I find that companies are quick to share good news, but hesitate to share bad news. While I understand the reasoning behind this, I’m not sure I agree with it.
In the past I have been employed by a corporation that shared good news all the time, but when things started turning South the news started slowing down. At that point, not only were the employees not kept in the loop with the bad news, but the rumors started flowing about what might be happening. Usually the rumors were worse.
The lack of information caused several people to seek new jobs, including myself. I even had a bit more insight than most because I was in the accounting department, but even I did not know the whys to what was happening, or the detail behind it. Being kept in the dark can make people feel unappreciated. Not something any company wants their employees to feel.
So, I ask, what do your employees know? If you are struggling, fill them in. If you have good employees you should be able to empower them to step up. Come up with new ideas, go the extra mile, whatever it takes. If they care about your company, they will pull through.
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