{"id":4420,"date":"2020-12-08T02:25:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T02:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-employee-check-in\/"},"modified":"2020-12-11T11:53:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T11:53:05","slug":"the-importance-of-employee-check-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-employee-check-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Employee Check In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: 2020 has <a title=\"CDC Study Sheds Light on Mental Health Crisis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/08\/13\/health\/mental-health-coronavirus-pandemic-cdc-study-wellness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">been a rollercoaster<\/a>. If you\u2019re managing a team of newly-remote employees, you\u2019re likely wondering what you can do to help ease their minds. A periodical employee check-in is a great way to keep performance high and increase productivity.<\/p>\n<p>With more people working from home than ever, regular manager-employee check-ins are vital. Scheduling time to talk with employees regularly will keep them motivated and engaged.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll tell you why check-ins are so vital and guide you through a successful employee check-in.<\/p>\n<h2>Why an Employee Check-In Matters<\/h2>\n<p>If everything is running well, you may wonder if you really <em>have <\/em>to start doing employee check-ins. After all, you\u2019ve got a busy schedule, and other matters to attend to.<\/p>\n<p>But checking in often with your team is like changing the oil in your car, or going to the doctor for an annual physical.<\/p>\n<p>Through routine checkups with your team, you can increase productivity and allow you to stop problems before they start. For example, if you have six-month employee check-in with a recent hire and find out they\u2019re overwhelmed by the workload, you can help delegate to prevent them from burning out.<\/p>\n<p>Many human problems can go unnoticed, especially when you aren\u2019t in an office with your team. Making check-in time a priority will help your team feel closer and work better together.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Ask During Check-Ins<\/h2>\n<p>Checking in with an employee is more than just asking \u201cso how are you?\u201d once a week. Though these sorts of rap sessions are helpful, you can also guide these meetings in a more productive direction.<\/p>\n<p>Good questions warrant discussion and elaboration. The kinds of questions you ask should be followed with \u201cand why?\u201d to stimulate longer answers. Here are a few good examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What work or project are you proudest of?<\/li>\n<li>What are some points of friction in our remote work transition?<\/li>\n<li>What would you change about the work environment currently?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The point of an employee check-in is to not only evaluate and discuss their performance, but to identify any weak spots in your workflow.<\/p>\n<h2>Helpful Tips and Guides<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to managing employees, or only recently moved your employees to remote work, don\u2019t be afraid to research. Supporting employees as a manager is a vital skill, but it doesn\u2019t come naturally to everybody.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working in sales, finances, or education, there\u2019s a guide for you out there. Whetstone education offers many detailed courses with interactive <a title=\"Features\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whetstoneeducation.com\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">features<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>You\u2019re Ready to Help Your Team<\/h2>\n<p>We hope this article helped you to plan your own employee check-in. With times changing as quickly as they are, make sure you\u2019re touching base with your team often. It will all pay off in the end.<\/p>\n<p>For more tips, tricks, and advice, check out our blog. We know what it takes to succeed in business in the modern age, and want to teach you too. Flip through our other articles to see what we mean!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest: 2020 has been a rollercoaster. If you\u2019re managing a team of newly-remote employees, you\u2019re likely wondering what you can do to help ease their minds. A periodical employee check-in is a great way to keep performance high and increase productivity. 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