While the most direct and obvious way of investing in others is through wage increases, there are several other meaningful ways to demonstrate commitment to staff that will lead to improved job satisfaction and employee engagement.
Investing in others means taking the time to help people grow and improve. This can be as simple as being thoughtful in work assignments, or as complex as investing heavily in benefits, and training and development opportunities for employees. These types of investments empower staff, and in turn, staff develop a sense of commitment to the employer and work hard to ensure success. Investing in human capital serves to engage employees but can also build a strong reputation for the organization and help to attract talented employees.
These courses are ones recommended by B.C. Corrections to fulfill the competencies for the topic of Investing in Others.
Look here for a random selection of additional audio, video, and readings to expand an understanding of Investing in Others.
In this best-seller Daniel Pink shatters the conventional wisdom of motivating workers by offering personal gain. His research and stories demonstrate that people are motivated much more deeply by desires to be in charge of their own lives, to be creative and learn, and to make the world a better place (Book).
