Teams are reluctant to embrace monitoring practices in the business world. There is, unfortunately, a natural sense of distrust between employees and employers in every company. Sociologically and psychologically, the suspicion is an ingrained reaction to the figure of authority. It is not a reflection on your management skills. However, it explains why the introduction of new policies within the business can lead to adverse reactions if you fail to explain your reasoning. In short, if you don’t show your employees why monitoring can deliver positive results for everyone, most of them are going to perceive it as a threat or a disruption of their work. If you want to make the most of your monitoring solutions, you need to make sure everybody is on your side.
Be the boss who trusts, not the micromanager
Make it part of your management toolbox
Nobody is perfect, and if you’re new to a manager position, you might not get things right from the start. A common mistake, for new managers, is to learn to let go of a task and leave it to their team. Micromanagement is not only extremely stressful for you, as a manager, but it is also highly irritating for your staff. Using a monitoring tool as a way of tracking projects without standing right behind an employee’s shoulder is an effective solution. In the long-term, task checking and task management tools can help managers to delegate effectively and keep track of every progress without being in pain in the bum for the team!
It’s a safety tool for your team
While health and safety policies are easy to observe on site where risks can be contained effectively, things can get a lot messier when your staff is on the road. Drivers, especially, need to rely on strategic monitoring tools to ensure complete fleet safety. Keeping track of each vehicle maintenance and servicing schedule to making sure your drivers are not overworked, monitoring becomes an everyday habit to protect your team. Additionally, cameras on vehicles can also help to exonerate drivers who are involved in an accident caused by someone else.
Keeping off-site employees safe
It’s a productivity boost
According to studies, people can waste up to 8 hours a week on tasks that are not work-related. Introducing employee monitoring to the office can encourage your staff to manage their time in a more effective manner. Indeed, a lot of people find themselves unknowingly wasting time, either by organizing too many meetings or through co-worker interruptions. Offering a solution that reduces unnecessary activities by encouraging the team to track the time per task can create a productive and relaxing workplace. Additionally, it’s also a brilliant tool to reduce the risk of overwork.
It establishes trust within the business
Your team is your most valuable asset. Their skills, expertise, and productivity are crucial to your brand reputation. Monitoring your staff is all about ensuring that you’ve chosen the right people for your brand. You want to work with trustworthy professionals. It’s a case of protecting everyone from the negative impact of a few.
Introducing monitoring policies into your business can be a complicated process when it comes to converting your team. However, it is your responsibility to explain why monitoring activities and assets can make them better at their job and boost the brand.
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