5 Questions Every Manager Should Ask Their Direct Reports [Video]

If you’re worried that your employees are eyeing the door, it’s time to start having some important career-defining conversations. Here are five questions to start asking your direct reports so that you can get a better sense of how they’re feeling about their positions:

1) How would you like to grow within this organization? (Two-thirds of people leave their company because of a lack of career development opportunities. With this in mind, it’s important to figure out how you can help your employee grow.)

2) Do you feel a sense of purpose in your job? (You can help people feel purpose by showing them how their work contributes to the company’s mission. But you should also try to understand which parts of their job connect to their values.)

3) What do you need from me to do your best work? (This shows that you genuinely care and want to support them in their role.)

4) What are we currently not doing as a company that you feel we should do? (By asking people what they feel the company could be doing better, you’re validating that their thoughts matter.)

5) Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? (You can determine whether people are able to focus on their strengths, and help make adjustments to their roles depending on what you learn.)

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