Stop Thinking of Your People as 'Employees'

If you're looking for a way inspire your workers, motivate them and get more out of your team in general,
LinkedIn has one big tip for you: stop thinking of them as 'employees.' Instead, start thinking of them as people. They're not interchangeable parts that you can tweak and change to get more work out of -- they're living, breathing, working people with personalities, priorities and passions. Get to know them. Ask your team what they want from life, individually. Then, work to support them and help them pursue their passions. Maybe it means tweaking hours or maybe it means granting a couple more vacation days. Maybe you can start offering remote work options. No matter what the change, allowing part of your workers' personal lives to creep into their working lives is natural and healthy. Not only will it make them happier and more productive, but it's also fair considering they're likely checking work emails and taking calls during their personal hours, right? So look at your team as your partners. Instead of thinking of them as employees who report to you, think of it as a team effort and see just how much you and your partners can achieve.
Want to hear more about why your company shouldn't have 'employees'? Read the full article on LinkedIn.