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+<p>Seeing as <a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/648770/unethical-behavior-goes-unreported-unresolved.aspx">one in four U.S. employees have witnessed unethical behavior at work</a>, it is easy to understand why many business owners nowadays are keen to improve workplace accountability. However, that&rsquo;s really just the tip of the iceberg.</p>
+<p>Workplace accountability is about more than just trying to stop unethical behavior. It is a foundation of trust that fosters collaboration, improves performance, and can contribute to success.</p>
+<p>Want to know how to improve accountability in the workplace? Here are 5 practical steps you need to start:</p>
+<h2><strong>1. Set Clear Expectations</strong></h2>
+<p>Every employee should have a clear idea of what they need to do, including their role, duties, and responsibilities, as well as goals and deadlines. Setting clear expectations is the cornerstone of accountability as it will act as a roadmap for employees to take ownership of their work.</p>
+<h2><strong>2. Be Transparent</strong></h2>
+<p>Fostering a culture of transparency in the workplace can promote greater accountability while reassuring employees that they aren&rsquo;t going to be penalized or be subject to undue criticism. The best place to start is by encouraging open communication and creating safe spaces for employees to share their thoughts, feedback, and ideas without fear.</p>
+<p>Keep in mind that transparency is a two-way street and you should share information with employees as well to ensure they are updated and aligned with the current progress.When implementing any new policies you should also be transparent and involve employees in the process while soliciting their opinions.</p>
+<h2><strong>3. Use Monitoring Software for Oversight</strong></h2>
+<p>Employee monitoring software such as <a href="https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html">Controlio</a> can track and collect data on employee work hours, activities, and behavior. In that way it can provide oversight and hold employees accountable by making sure they clock-in at the right time, work the correct amount of hours, and are focused on their job while at work instead of wasting time on unproductive activities.</p>
+<p>The insights from Controlio can also be used to keep tabs on employee productivity, identify workflow bottlenecks, or even ensure employees aren&rsquo;t overworking or at risk of burnout. In short, it can be a tool to keep employees accountable while improving productivity and employee wellbeing at the same time.</p>
+<h2><strong>4. Provide More Autonomy</strong></h2>
+<p>One of the best ways to improve workplace accountability is to give employees greater autonomy. The more employees are empowered to make decisions of their own, the more it will lead to a sense of ownership of those decisions - which in turn will foster greater accountability.</p>
+<p>To provide more autonomy you can start by delegating tasks and not micromanaging employees. Instead, allow them to determine how to approach tasks in their own way as long as they meet the required deadline.</p>
+<h2><strong>5. Recognize and Reward Employees</strong></h2>
+<p>Recognizing employees who are accountable and take ownership of their work and celebrating their success can provide positive reinforcement. Rewarding them with perks or bonuses can do the same, and will incentivize it so others follow suit.</p>
+<p>Remember to be fair and transparent about any rewards that you provide, otherwise it won&rsquo;t be nearly as effective and may even cause resentment.</p>
+<h2><strong>Final Words</strong></h2>
+<p>Each of these steps has an important part to play if you want to foster a culture of workplace accountability. As you can see it goes far beyond just cracking down on unethical behavior, and instead is about setting clear expectations, promoting open communication, encouraging transparency, and increasing autonomy.</p>
+<p>Once you do all that, your employees should start to take ownership of their work and hold themselves accountable. Coupled with in-depth yet unintrusive oversight, you will have everything you need to start making strides in enhancing workplace accountability across the board.</p>