Employee Empowerment & Its Effects On Organizational Performance
Empowerment is the process of giving someone the ability to carry out specific tasks or responsibilities.
Employee performance is essential for both the organization's and each
employee's personal development in any given setting (Meyer and Peng, 2006).
Hence the Employee empowerment is a management concept that emphasizes giving
workers the freedom to decide for themselves and the confidence to act in any
way they see suitable. This is in contrast with micromanagement as it only
allows the employer’s to make their own decisions.
In this context, prominently the HR personal and the Management of a company plays a vital role in empowering the employees of an organization.
Tips for Employee Empowerment
People feel empowered when they know what is expected of them. Here are some of the best practices which could be incorporated in the organizations in view of enhancing the Employee Empowerment;
- Work responsibilities should be assigned according to roles and skill sets
- Clear expectations should be set regarding when and how the work will be completed
- Flexibility should be allowed to all employees to modify their workday if necessary
- Attention should be paid to the end results rather than the process
- Openness to employee input to improve processes
- Encouragement of the development of soft skills
- Establishment of an environment conducive to continuous learning
The benefits of Employee Empowerment
Employee Empowerment can instill a greater trust in leadership, where the following benefits could reap against the same;
- Increased drive
- Increased output
- Improved corporate culture
- Greater originality in problem-solving Self-assured decision-making
- Improved customer experience, increased trust in leadership, and less employee attrition
- An improved consumer experience with the brand
- Improved business results
The more the Employee Empowerment is increased, the more the benefits
of an organization could be amplified.
Empowerment & Its Effects On Organizational Performance
Figure 01 - Source - Employee Empowerment and Its Effect on Organizational Performance (M. Kemal DEMĠRCĠ, 2010)
The most critical factors of Empowerment are the power, information, knowledge
and reward. Empowerment increases organizational effectiveness by cultivating
and utilizing competent influence in the human resource base, which aids in
creating such a culture and environment within the organization.
The empowerment should be considered by all levels of the management of an organization, HR being the most ethical division to provide and facilitate the empowerment to the employees the focus from HR should be highly satisfactory.
Because people are being recognized and valued, work ethics and organizational culture tend to alter when an organization embarrasses its empowerment.
References;
MUOGBO U.S. (2013) The Impact of Employee Motivation On Organizational Performance (A Study Of Some Selected Firms In Anambra State Nigeria) 2018 Issued [Online],https://www.theijes.com/papers/v2-i7/Part.6/J0276070080.pdf. Accessed on 02nd November 2024
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The article explores employee empowerment, highlighting its positive effects on job satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational performance. It discusses how empowering employees fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility, leading to increased engagement and innovation. The piece emphasizes the importance of trust and support from management in creating an empowering environment.
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ReplyDeleteGreat insights on employee empowerment! It's clear that empowering employees fosters trust, creativity, and better performance, leading to positive outcomes for both individuals and the organization. HR’s role in facilitating this is crucial, helping to build a culture of trust and continuous learning. Thanks for sharing!
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