It is in the nature of our industry to juggle and balance numbers and we must admit that the world events from the past few years has our team working on overdrive. But it only dawned on us recently- when we found out about “International Boost Self-Esteem Month” that we realised just how crucial self-care is, not only for personal well being, but for business productivity as well.
Throughout the month of February, we’ve taken our team on an important journey of self-reflection, self-evaluation and self-care. Our team building activities, meetings and celebrations created positive outcomes. We addressed crucial subjects such as communication in the workplace and the importance of tone of voice. We strengthen our relationships, which in return, boosted our morale and increased productivity. Here are a few lessons that our team gathered from Boost Self-Esteem Month.
Taking the time to oversee health and wellbeing isn’t a luxury… it’s a necessity!
We know too well the effects of low self-esteem, especially in the accounting industry. Employees who have low self-esteem can have low confidence, which can also lead to self-doubt. We work in a field where critical thinking and problem solving skills are the key to success. This is why it is important to reduce the constraints limiting business productivity and the reason why we help our team manage and work on their inner thought process. It is our duty of care to ensure employees have a healthy opinion about themselves.
“Self-esteem requires work, time and effort. It requires obligations and commitments“
We’ve always made it our top priority to ensure our team’s morale stays elevated. We created a positive work environment, one that ensures all staff feel safe, secure and that allows for personal growth. de Kretser Chartered Accountants provide training and tools including modern accounting softwares to ensure employees are continuously supported and well surrounded.
”Self-esteem is creating the better version of yourself ”
Our team manages portfolios for various types of clients, across different industries such as hospitality and construction. We also work closely with high-net-worth individuals who hold personal and sensitive information. This is why face to face meetings are such a crucial component to building trusting relationships. We need to be able to communicate efficiently and ensure business and clients are on the same page. We believe there is a strong need for Accountants to be relatable. It may not be a trait commonly found in your everyday Accountant but for our team at de Kretser, it is our point of difference. It means we are continuously improving our communication skills and learning how to respond to clients’ needs and wants. Learning to be more relatable is an acquired skill and one that lead to creating a better version of ourselves.
“Self-esteem in business means asking for help when required”
Being in business doesn’t necessarily mean you need to have all the answers, play different roles or even wear different hats. It is ok to ask for help and guidance along the way. There are many internal functions as well as operational aspects to a business. For example, overseeing areas such as payroll, bookkeeping and compliance can be time consuming tasks, which may take away from creating further business opportunities or impact on the business’ main focus.
All in all, here’s what you need to remember:
- Be kinder to yourself, especially when learning new tools, tricks or starting a business
- Use your network and connections to your advantage. Collaboration is key as we all possess a trait or skill that is deemed valuable to the next person. This is a great way to support and boost each other’s self-esteem.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Trust that when there is a situation out of your control, there will always be professionals waiting to assist.
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