Tip #2: Use SMART Goals
Clearly communicating employee expectations can mean the difference between a productive workforce and one without direction. You may already have a process for setting employee goals. But are the goals clear to your employees, and are your employees achieving them?
The SMART goal concept tests a goal on five key factors that ensure that the goal is clear and appropriate for the employee.
1. Specific – The goal must answer the W questions like who, what, where, when, and why.