Companies today face rife competition and economic risks. Hence, employers are equipping employees with the right mentality, including a growth mindset, to drive business development. However, there are challenges to this approach.
According to our online survey, 50% of respondents in Singapore said resistance to change is the biggest challenge. Other challenges faced in the city-state are a lack of innovation (36%) and a lack of understanding (14%).
In contrast, 67% of respondents from Malaysia cited resistance to change as the main reason hindering employees from having a growth mindset, and another 33% stated lack of innovation as the hindrance.
In Hong Kong, almost all respondents named resistance to change as the main obstacle to adopting a growth mindset.
Employees with a growth mindset strive to achieve long-term goals. They are always trying new things and embracing challenges. These employees also take self-initiative to learn new skills.
Employers can help employees adopt a growth mindset by encouraging them to acknowledge that effort is the pathway toward mastery, cultivating a sense of purpose, and persisting in the face of setbacks.
Keeping Employees Motivated
Other than encouraging a positive mentality among employees, it is also crucial for employers to know what motivates their workforce.
TG Group’s online poll indicates that, in Singapore, 56% of respondents are motivated by a sense of achievement, and 28% are driven by a sense of belonging.
In Malaysia, 44% of respondents are inspired by a sense of achievement, and 33% are motivated by a sense of belonging.
In Hong Kong, there is a balanced split of respondents motivated by a sense of achievement and a sense of belonging.
Companies should help employees achieve personal development and implement inclusive policies. Employers must also create a comfortable environment for their workforce.
In addition, companies can boost employee morale by improving corporate and team culture, encouraging teamwork, and expressing gratitude to employees.
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