2021 is approaching its conclusion, and 2022 is on the horizon. As such, now is a good time to help your technology employees establish goals for the new year. From here, you can work with your tech employees, so they can determine the best course of action to achieve their 2022 goals.
Now, let’s look at three things you can do to help your tech employees create and accomplish their goals in 2022.
1. Use the SMART Framework
The SMART goal-setting framework allows users to define goals and the steps required to achieve them. To utilize this framework, your tech employees must establish goals that are:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound
You can help your tech employees get started with SMART goals by asking them to define what they want to accomplish in 2022. Next, you and your workers can establish criteria for achieving these goals. You and your employees can also decide if these goals are realistic or need to be revised.
Tech employee goals should be relevant to the worker and their career aspirations and interests as well. Furthermore, they should have a time frame associated with them. That way, tech employees know how much time they will need to commit to accomplish their goals.
2. Implement an Accountability System
An accountability system, aka a “buddy” system, encourages tech staff members to work together to achieve their goals. Thanks to this system, staff members are accountable to one another. And if they support each other, they can achieve unprecedented results.
Let tech employees partner with one another as they establish goals for 2022. Tech workers can then communicate and collaborate with one another as they try to accomplish their respective goals. Plus, your buddy system can foster camaraderie among your tech staff.
3. Provide a Mentorship Program
A mentorship program enables tech workers to take the next step in their careers. The program allows tech employees to build their skillset and find the right job in IT or other business areas. At the same time, the program can help your business improve its employee satisfaction and retention levels.
Meet with your tech employees to find out what they want to accomplish in 2022 and beyond. You can next establish a mentorship program that fulfills the needs of your tech staff. Encourage tech employees of all skill and experience levels to join this program. Finally, continue to enhance this program, so tech workers can use it to help them achieve their career goals.
Make 2022 a Year to Remember
2022 presents a golden opportunity for your technology workers. By supporting your tech employees and helping them establish and accomplish their 2022 goals, you’re well-equipped to improve your company.
Of course, if you want to add top tech talent in 2022, DVA Technology can help. We offer best-in-class IT staff augmentation services. And our tech recruiters are happy to assist you in any way we can. Contact us today to learn more.
