• The right to do their best work with guidance but without interference: most employees appreciate being provided general direction in their work, with the ability to figure out how to get it done. Without micromanaging. This shows you value their work, and when it is completed well, can become a catalyst for pride and their development.
• The right to provide their opinions without ramifications: your employees often just want to be heard. Accepting their opinions (without necessarily agreeing with them) is the first step in having dialog that will help you ?€“ and them ?€“ to grow.
• The right to contribute to the organization: Like you, employees want to feel like they are part of something bigger. To feel significant and as if they are making a difference in the organization. Supporting them in finding ways help them contribute is one of the most important things you can do.
• The right to be accepted for who they are and to work within their strengths: When you support people in working within their strengths, you`ll help them to do the best job possible for you and the organization as well.

Now that I`ve completed the list, I`m willing to bet that it might be similar to a list that you would put together if you were asked this question. What would you add?

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