You dont want to improve your team only to leave for something you enjoy more.
If they cant grow along with everyone else, they will eventually hold the group back.
What traits are they missing that you wish they had?
What qualities have you gotten good feedback on?
For example, during your review with your boss or while working with colleagues.
What qualities are mentioned most often in job postings for your team?
Does your company have any employee traits that are highly valued?
You may be able to find them in the mission statement.
What general abilities are needed?
For example, being able to communicate with others in a direct way is important for most jobs.
Anyone who cant do this may cause interpersonal tension that affects everyone.
Youll have more influence on who your coworkers are.Comb your networkfor people you enjoyed working with and refer them.
When combing your internet, ensure the people youre referring will enjoy your workplace.
Since you care about these people, think about their professional well being too.
If you dont know of anyone, attend networking events to recruit people.
Better yet,go beyond traditional networking eventsby mentoring or joining a professional society.
Talk to your boss about being involved in the screening and interview process for open roles.
If youre qualified, help craft job listings.
The most important thing for you to remember through this whole process is making everyone feel included.
confirm Everyone Works Together Smoothly
Set the right tone by leading the efforts towelcome new coworkers.
First, chat with your boss about what new employees go through when theyre brought on.
See if you might help improve the process.
Once everyone is on the same page, youll work better together as a team.
Whencreating a better workplace, even small gestures can go a long way.
Ive often organized game nights with my colleagues, which give us something to interact over besides work.
Since everyone is in a social mindset, we get the chance to have more personal or casual conversations.
Use your best judgement on how often to do this, you dont want to distract your coworkers.
Even just a quick Welcome, [new persons name]!
stops the new person from being met with dead silence when they do speak up.
verify they know that your intent is to help them develop professionallynot criticize them on a personal level.
Share resources and tools that people can use to learn.
Most people want to improve themselves.
Act as a bridge between partiesthat are having trouble communicating.
Sometimes even the best communicators need help getting the information they need.
Building trust among your coworkers goes a long way towards helping everyone work together well.
