Staff Development, Assessment and Motivation
How Thomas can help in your staff development
The aim of any staff development programme is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and the company as a whole. Self-awareness, via a tool such as behavioural and staff assessment, will enable people to become more aware of their work style. Only by improving their self-awareness will they have the means to consolidate their working strengths and compensate for their behavioural limitations.
How Thomas can have a dramatic impact on staff motivation
Good staff motivation is crucial in any business. A positive and motivated work force has a real impact on the effectiveness of the business as a whole.
Motivation comes in many forms, but if people feel appreciated and valued for the skills and experience they bring to the party they will go the extra mile.
Staff motivation starts from understanding what motivates individuals. Staff assessment can give you these answers: quickly and cost effectively. If you know a person’s key motivators then you can react positively to these. Committed and enthusiastic employees increase business performance.
How Thomas can help in your staff appraisal process
Staff appraisal provides a structured and objective environment for giving feedback on an individual’s performance. A behavioural assessment such as PPA is a good tool to use in these circumstances as it is objective and provides a starting point for open communication. As part of a staff appraisal it highlights the good things a person brings to the table and how they contribute to the business. It opens the door to a more comprehensive discussion. PPA takes away the subjectivity and finger pointing people normally associate with staff appraisal because it is seen by people as independent and objective.
Talk to a member of the Thomas team to see how our behavioural assessments and tests can make a positive difference to your staff appraisal process.
How Thomas can help improve staff retention
The costs of high staff turnover can be substantial including the direct financial cost of losing staff, the potential loss of key skills and knowledge as well as the negative effect on workforce morale. A low staff retention rate is a burden on HR and line managers as they constantly look to recruit new staff.
Recruiting the right people, into roles that are right for them, first time, can vastly improve staff retention rates. Using behavioural assessments such as Thomas PPA can make sure you recruit the right people for your organisation.
Staff assessment will lead to a greater understanding of why people behave the way they do and can be used to hone managers’ communication skills.