Transparency is a buzzword we’ve all heard before. We’ve probably even used it in conversation. But have you considered its impact, especially when it comes to recruiting?

In it’s simplest form, it means clarity, honesty, integrity. But it doesn’t end there. BusinessDictionary.com defines transparency as

• an absence of a hidden agenda; and
• an availability of complete information required for the collective decision-making process.

Without transparency, cultivating trust among your workforce becomes more challenging, and that’s isn’t great for business.

Honesty Before Regulations

To establish trust in the workforce, some companies attempt to mandate honesty and integrity into their corporate culture. It’s written into the corporate policies and often spelled out as a condition of employment for many new hires.

But despite these statements of transparency, companies working in such a fashion are doing the exact opposite. By detailing the minimum requirements expected within the corporate culture, these companies are saying they don’t trust their workforce.

“The Fish Stinks From The Head”

It’s an adage that always brings a smile. But that anecdotal commentary on the impact of leadership contains within it an inherent business wisdom that is the secret to business success: What company leaders do, the workforce will also do.

When management leads with transparency, it becomes the foundation of everything the company does, reaching even the most hidden corners of a business. Members of the workforce see for themselves that being open and honest is important. And that builds trust and authority.

When transparency is a part of your corporate culture, it eliminates the achieve-at-all-costs attitude of throw-the-other-guy-under-the-bus-to-get-ahead.

Transparency In The Hiring Process

To fully cultivate transparency in the workforce, leading is only part of the equation. A hiring process that offers candid feedback during every part of the recruitment and onboarding process is also essential. It helps to create an environment that encourages everyone to raise the bar higher, reaching standards they only imagined they could.

Companies thrive when everyone works together toward a common goal of authenticity, honesty, and integrity. When you do

• productivity increases;
• engagement flourishes;
• company loyalty deepens; and
• the recruiting process becomes easier with current employees suggesting potential candidates who share your commitment to quality and value.

Are you’re looking to implement a greater transparency? Are you interested in learning more about how partnering with business strategy experts can help grow your company? Then reach out to the experienced professionals at Morris Bixby today.