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How to Support Your Employees to Help Them Reach Their Goals This Year
This article offers four simple conversation questions managers can ask employees to help them identify and work toward their goals this year.
To support employees in reaching their goals, talk with them directly by asking what steps are needed, what could get in the way, how they can overcome those hurdles, and how you can help. This open dialogue helps employees clarify their path and feel supported by their employer.
Talk about the Goals
What steps are necessary to get closer to your goal?
What could stop you from reaching your next goal?
How can you overcome any hurdles in front of meeting your goals?
How can I help you get closer to your goals?
Frequently asked
What questions should I ask employees about their goals?
The article suggests asking what steps are necessary to get closer to the goal, what could stop them from reaching it, how they can overcome hurdles, and how you can help them get closer to their goals.
Why should employers talk to employees about their goals?
Talking about goals helps identify the steps needed to reach them and uncovers potential obstacles, giving employers a chance to offer meaningful support to their employees.
How can employers help employees overcome obstacles to their goals?
By asking employees directly how they can overcome hurdles in front of meeting their goals, and by asking how the employer can help, managers open a dialogue that supports progress.
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