What are the most effective ways to use feedback for employee retention?

Feedback is a crucial tool for improving performance, enhancing motivation, and developing skills in any workplace. But how can you use feedback effectively to retain your employees in the construction industry, where turnover rates are high and projects are complex and dynamic? In this article, you will learn some of the best practices for giving and receiving feedback that can boost employee satisfaction, loyalty, and productivity.

1 Feedback culture

One of the first steps to use feedback for employee retention is to create a feedback culture in your organization. A feedback culture is one where feedback is frequent, timely, specific, and constructive. It is also one where feedback is not only given from managers to employees, but also from employees to managers, and among peers. A feedback culture fosters trust, communication, and collaboration, and helps employees feel valued and respected. To create a feedback culture, you need to set clear expectations, provide training and tools, and model feedback behavior yourself.

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André Gutierrez

Linkedin TOP VOICE | Diretor executivo na INGEDISA Ingeniería & Diseño | Consultor Técnico - Comercial
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Primeiramente a organização deve ter a cultura do feedback, quando ela bem implementada, o priprio colaborador espera o retorno da empresa em relação as suas atividades, e com isso consegue traçar melhorias e foco em suas atividades.

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Tushank Chakraborty

Assistant General Manager @ ACME Interiors | Construction Management | Visual Merchandising | Design Management
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Cultivating a culture where feedback flows freely is crucial. Encourage open dialogue, where team members feel empowered to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of judgment. This inclusivity fosters trust and engagement. #FeedbackCulture #OpenDialogue #EmployeeEngagement

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Adelmo Marques

Engenheiro Eletricista/Energia renováveis/Subestação/Perito Judicial/Instrutor NR-10
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Feedback positivo traz bons resultados estratégias e melhores práticas e tbem ajuda as pessoas a se manterem motivadas sem contar que melhora muito a comunicação entre as equipes de trabalho

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2 Feedback methods

Another important aspect of using feedback for employee retention is to choose the right feedback methods for different situations and purposes. Feedback methods can vary in terms of formality, frequency, and format. For example, you can use formal methods such as performance reviews, appraisals, or surveys to evaluate employees' achievements, goals, and development needs. You can also use informal methods such as praise, recognition, or coaching to acknowledge employees' efforts, strengths, and areas of improvement. You can also use different formats such as face-to-face, online, or written to deliver feedback in the most appropriate and effective way.

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André Gutierrez

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Acretido que o metodo de avaliação com fedback presencial de via dupla seja a melhor maneira de medir indicadores e ter um retorno eficaz da equipe de trabalho, assim, todo colaborar poderá interagir com a gestão e os 2 lados o podem gerar experiencias e medir as expactativas profissionais da organização

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Tushank Chakraborty

Assistant General Manager @ ACME Interiors | Construction Management | Visual Merchandising | Design Management
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Diversify feedback methods to cater to different preferences. Whether it's one-on-one discussions, anonymous surveys, peer reviews, or regular check-ins, offering various channels ensures everyone has an avenue to voice their opinions comfortably. #DiverseFeedbackMethods #CommunicationChannels #FeedbackVariety

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3 Feedback quality

The quality of the feedback you give and receive can also influence how it affects employee retention. Feedback quality refers to how relevant, accurate, and actionable the feedback is. Feedback that is relevant and accurate helps employees understand their performance and progress, and how they can improve. Feedback that is actionable helps employees identify specific steps and strategies to achieve their goals and overcome their challenges. To ensure feedback quality, you need to use objective criteria, evidence, and examples, and avoid vague, general, or personal comments.

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Tushank Chakraborty

Assistant General Manager @ ACME Interiors | Construction Management | Visual Merchandising | Design Management
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The quality of feedback matters. Encourage constructive criticism and actionable insights. Instead of vague comments, strive for specifics that help employees understand what they excel at and where they can improve. #ConstructiveFeedback #ActionableInsights #QualityFeedback

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4 Feedback response

How you and your employees respond to feedback can also determine how it impacts employee retention. Feedback response refers to how you and your employees accept, process, and apply the feedback. Feedback that is accepted and processed positively can lead to increased motivation, confidence, and learning. Feedback that is applied effectively can lead to improved performance, outcomes, and satisfaction. To enhance feedback response, you need to encourage a growth mindset, provide support and resources, and monitor and follow up on feedback.

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André Gutierrez

Linkedin TOP VOICE | Diretor executivo na INGEDISA Ingeniería & Diseño | Consultor Técnico - Comercial
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O feedback pode antecipar uma espectativa onde é essencial para a retenção de talentos dentro de uma organização, é possivel mapear espectativas e conseguir reter os reais talentos que farão diferença no futuro da empresa

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5 Feedback benefits

The ultimate goal of using feedback for employee retention is to reap the benefits of feedback for both your employees and your organization. Feedback benefits refer to how feedback can improve employee engagement, loyalty, and productivity. Feedback that is engaging and loyal helps employees feel connected, committed, and aligned with the organization's vision, values, and goals. Feedback that is productive helps employees achieve higher quality, efficiency, and innovation in their work. To maximize feedback benefits, you need to recognize and reward feedback efforts, celebrate and share feedback successes, and solicit and act on feedback feedback.

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6 Feedback challenges

Of course, using feedback for employee retention is not without its challenges. Feedback challenges refer to the potential barriers, pitfalls, and risks of feedback that can hinder employee retention. Feedback that is inconsistent, delayed, or unclear can cause confusion, frustration, or resentment. Feedback that is negative, harsh, or unfair can damage employee morale, self-esteem, or trust. Feedback that is ignored, rejected, or misused can lead to wasted time, resources, or opportunities. To overcome feedback challenges, you need to address feedback issues, resolve feedback conflicts, and learn from feedback mistakes.

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Alberto Lindner

Universidad Metropolitana, Network Advisors, LLC. Consultor externo en empresas manufactureras, como Industrias Kaizen, CA y construcción. Educador con mas de 32 años en ejercicio
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La realimentación es un juicio. Como tal, tiene sus desafíos. Entregar y recibir juicios necesitan ser desarrollados como habilidades por jefes y subordinados. Los juicios no son opiniones, deben estar fundados en afirmaciones. El jefe desarrolla la reunión y crea un espacio de diálogo e intercambio. Su objetivo es lograr que el supervisado logre darse cuenta de lo que no ha logrado y quizá acordado en un plan previo. La reunión avanza y como una conversación, ambos aportan al logro del objetivo. Se debe tener cuidado de hablar de las fortalezas y de las oportunidades de mejora. Luego de la entrega del juicio, se acuerdan acciones para avanzar y contribuir al logro del equipo. Ambos aprenden; uno a entregar y el otro a recibir.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Feedback culture

2 Feedback methods

3 Feedback quality

4 Feedback response

5 Feedback benefits

6 Feedback challenges

7 Here’s what else to consider

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