What can a manager do to show interest in employees?

• A. Discuss career goals and development during conversations
• B. Review the employee's personnel file and job description
• C. Increase workload
• D. Isolate them from teams

Answer: (B)

Showing genuine interest in employees comes from having conversations about their career goals and development. When a manager routinely asks where an employee wants to grow, what skills they want to build, and then helps chart opportunities or a development plan, it signals that their future with the organization matters. This kind of dialogue builds trust, aligns work with personal aspirations, and fosters motivation and engagement.

Reviewing the employee’s file or job description is useful for understanding role requirements and history, but it’s largely an administrative step. It doesn’t actively demonstrate personal investment in the employee’s growth. Increasing workload adds pressure rather than signals care, and isolating someone from teams undermines belonging and support, which are not indicators of interest.