Keep ’Em On Their Toes

Give them a modicum of knowledge of these concepts, even in the abstract. Eventually they’ll begin to understand and accept even tough situations that they don’t particularly like because they know it’s reality and not some kind of management manipulation.

10. Help them chart a course for the future. Some people stay in jobs a long time because they’re happy, satisfied and content. Others stay because of inertia or because no better offer has come along. By directing discussions toward planning for a secure and satisfying future, whether that future includes college course work, retirement planning or community service, you demonstrate care for the individuals involved, not just their capacities for work.