For your business to grow in an ever-changing marketplace, you’ll need to evolve along with it. From technology to ideology, change is here to stay but it can sometimes be a challenge getting your employees to adapt to a new way of doing things.

The idea behind this article is to help you improve your change management and in the process help employees become more adaptable.

 How can you make change easier for your employees?

Change could apply to any aspect of your business from altering your culture or values to your organisational structure. No matter what the change is, the transformation will go a lot smoother if you have the support of your employees and increase the chances of success.

Below are some thoughts that may help make it easier when implementing changes into your business:

• incorporate continuous improvement into your culture so employees are used to changing and know to expect it as part of your business
• when considering making any changes that will affect your employees be as transparent as possible
• encourage employee feedback as an integral part of your culture as a this can motivate change and give employees a voice
• provide the necessary support and training for employees so they are prepared and comfortable to handle the change.

Need more help?

Take a look at this guide to change management.