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Advantages of an Open-Door Policy in your Organization

Staring a business is one thing but running a successful business organization over long periods of time in this extremely competitive market realm is a whole different ball game. Most of us would agree that the quality of the employees has a massive say when it comes to the success of the organization but having the right employees is just one part of the puzzle. Having top-notch employees scattered and without proper organizational structure and guidance is a waste of their talent. And this will not deliver the result an organization aspires. For this, having the right organizational structure is crucial and having the right policies within the organization will in most cases translate to better organizational performance.


In the modern corporate realm that we have now, every employee is a crucial asset for the business. Having an open-door policy in your organization can offer you better results and, in this article, we will take a closer look at the most obvious advantages an open-door policy gives an organization.


1. Better Communication: Communication is crucial for every business and if the chain of communication breaks at any given point of time, the results maybe devastating for the business. If your business follows an open-door policy, then there are little barriers that can interfere with the line of communication and this ensure that the steady flow of communication is happening. The smooth flow of communication also means that the organization can work in a much better and seamless way.


2. Knowledge Sharing: In line with the previous point, an open-door policy will ensure that smooth transmission and sharing of knowledge is happening which helps the employees to develop and perform in a much better manner for the organization. knowledge sharing will also ensure that the business leaders are able to make better informed business decisions that will take the company down the right path. Under conventional business models and organizational structures, there is only a limited amount of natural knowledge sharing happing owing to the constraints and limitations each employee face. This chains the whole natural knowledge sharing process which in turn is adversely affecting the organization as a whole.


3. Better Work-environment: If there are only a limited number of boundaries within the organizational structure, then each employee might feel more at home and at ease while they are working. This will ensure that the employee is working in a comfortable environment which will help to improve their performance but this also means that the employee will feel much more responsible to improve their performance and give their best for the organization consistently.


4. Effective Grievance Redressal: An open-door organizational policy also means that the employees across the organization can now contact those in charge regarding the various work-related grievances they are facing. This will also help those in charge to understand the situation and offer solution to those who are affected by this issue in a much more efficient manner. This entire process will help the employee to give their best for the organization consistently.


These four points make up some of the many advantages that an organization has if they are opting for an open-door policy. 

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