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In recent years, a trend toward transparency has become customary in the workplace. Where companies might have kept important business information secret in the past, full communication with team members is much more common today. But why is it important to be transparent in the workplace? Here are some of the reasons and how you can implement more transparency in your business.
How Can You Implement Transparency in the Workplace?
Open Communication
Transparency is, at its core, open communication. This should be encouraged about most workplace topics because it keeps everyone in the loop, informed, and feeling like part of the team. Hire for communication skills and be sure to provide open communication from management.
Employee Engagement
There is also an element of employee engagement when departments are more transparent. It’s good for everyone to know what they’re working for, including personal and brand goals. When employees feel like they’re being kept in the dark, they’re more likely to imagine the worst and disengage.
Workplace Culture and Values
The idea of communication in the workplace should also include culture and values. This is a significant part of transparency. When employees feel like they understand the motivations and relate to the mission, they are more likely to make an effort. It also helps improve the overall employer reputation.
Good Customer Relations
Transparency isn’t just crucial for your team. It should trickle down into your customer relations by building trust with clients. Good customer service is about honesty, and providing details will be a major aspect of maintaining loyal customers long-term.
The Anatomy of Workplace Transparency
Knowing why you should be transparent is one thing. How do you go about creating a transparent workplace? Here are a few things you can do.
- Be transparent in the recruitment process by providing essential details such as salary ranges
- Improve performance metrics and evaluations that match career development
- Make company-wide goal setting a priority
- Encourage collaboration and group projects
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