According to Gallup, employees whose managers hold regular meetings with them are almost three times as likely to be engaged as employees whose managers do not hold regular meetings with them.
In last week's article, I talked about why you need to love one-on-ones. They really are such a powerful trust and connection building tool with your direct reports.
One-on-ones meetings might seem like a management fad, but the truth is they are one of the most effective ways to build trust with your direct reports.