Employee commitment: This is how bosses secure the future of their companies!

Employee commitment: This is how bosses secure the future of their companies!

In an exciting C-Level Talk, organized by Gerald Weilbuchner, board member of the Austrian Financial Consulting Cooperative (ÖFBG), 40 managing directors and managers have discussed current strategies for personnel search and long-term employee loyalty. Experts such as Luciano Ciriná, CEO of Zurich Insurance AG, and personnel consultant Manuela Lindlbauer were also present to share knowledge about the need for a solid binding of qualified staff. Weilbuchner explained that tax privileged pension models and work force security are effective methods to protect employees and their families. According to oe24.at are the needs of customers and members of the cooperative of central importance.

employee loyalty as a management task

Ciriná continues that an open corporate culture and fair feedback culture are crucial for finding and keeping employees. The key is the ability of the managers to show development potential and practice appreciation. This point is underpinned by the results of the commitment Index 2019 of the Gallup opinion research institute: almost six million employees in Germany feel dissatisfaction with their current job situation, which often leads to internal termination. According to Humanresourcesmanager.de it is the emotional commitment that is crucial for motivation and identification with the employer. Many personnel consultants confirm that dissatisfaction arises primarily through lack of support and poor relationships with superiors.

In order to counter this challenge, managers should become active themselves and develop clear measures to strengthen employee loyalty. Personnel management should be at your side as a coach. It is essential to conduct employee interviews and to keep an eye on the team dynamics. Aspects such as a fair distribution of tasks and the clarification of goals play a major role here. Only through empathic and authentic leadership styles can superiors gain the trust of their employees and bind them to the company in the long term. Solid appreciation and individual support are particularly important for the young generation and crucial for the job choice.