In the world of social media strategies and strong PR, building a brand has become easier and efficient; but a smart CEO knows that there’s no better PR than an engaged employee.
Happy and loyal employees are the best resources for brightening your brand value. They know your brand like no one else. Therefore, they advocate and speak for your brand in the best way possible. They competently talk about your brand’s character, its goals as well as its ethics.
In this time and age when social media has given everyone a voice of their own, and everyone is allowed to have an opinion; no other strategy can communicate your brand as religiously or sincerely as a loyal employee. Your employees have the capability to support you like an army of warriors when you enter the competition.
Below are some ways you can convert your employees into brand ambassadors.
Communication is the key
COMMUNICATE AND EVOLVE
Acknowledge Reality
DON’T TRY TO MANIPULATE THE REALITY
Your employees know the response your brand has been getting. Instead of brushing the issues under the carpet; address them. Share your concerns with the employees and they will readily participate in fixing the issues to get the best results possible.
Maintain a positive environment
THE GRASS IS GREENER WHERE YOU WATER IT
A positive working environment plays a pivotal role in making your employees talk positively about your brand. Your employees are the real assets of your company and they should feel valued and satisfied. They should feel appreciated for the efforts that they have put into building the brand. This will make them feel more connected to your vision and help in spreading a good word about your company thus playing the role of brand ambassadors.
Get to know your people
IT IS CRUCIAL TO KNOW YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR STORIES
Allow them to Lead
WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS
Provide incentives
INCENTIVE IS THE BEST MOTIVATOR
Create healthy and friendly competition among the employees to accomplish certain goals and set awards if they manage to flourish. Reward the best employees with perks and social recognition. Arrange office parties, rewards or giveaways to motivate the employees. Incentives like these encourage your team to go beyond their comfort zones.
Listen to What They Hear
IF YOU LISTEN BETTER, YOU WILL SELL MORE
Listen to employee’s inputs on what they get to hear from the customers. Don’t overlook their feedback as superfluous or unnecessary. They interact with the customers on day to day basis and they know exactly how your brand is being received in the market. Pay close attention to what they have to say.
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