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There are many good reasons why business owners should endeavor to boost the morale of the workplace. It will boost productivity, improve staff retention, and all-around make the office a more enjoyable place to be. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at some tried and tested methods for nudging this in the right direction. Incorporate the below tips into your business operations, and it won’t be long before you notice that your staff and the overall ambiance of the workplace are much improved.
ng, so it’s a good idea to look at your leadership style to check that you’re not guilty of it yourself. You’ll find that everyone’s much more relaxed if they’re able to just get on with their work, without the boss looking over their shoulder.
Create the Space
Our surroundings have a huge impact on how we feel. Think of the difference in how you feel when you’re in a cramped, dirty environment, compared to how you feel when you’re in a bright and beautiful space. They’re incomparable, right? So it’s worthwhile taking another look at your office, and checking that it helps to contribute to a pleasant atmosphere. If it looks a little uninspiring, then make some changes. There are a few key alterations you can make that can make a big impact. For example, letting in more natural light, decluttering the space, and ensuring it’s clean will all make a difference — and have a noticeable impact on your staff’s happiness.
Freedom To Work
If there’s one thing that employees dislike, and which will drag down the morale of the workplace, it’s micromanagement. If you’ve hired a person to do a job for you, then it’s important that you’re giving them the freedom to get on with the job they’ve been hired to do. Many bosses are guilty of micromanaging, so it’s a good idea to look at your leadership style to check that you’re not guilty of it yourself. You’ll find that everyone’s much more relaxed if they’re able to just get on with their work, without the boss looking over their shoulder.
Honor Your Staff
Your employees will likely get much satisfaction from their work. They’ll enjoy what they do on a fundamental level. However, just because they may gain inner happiness from their work, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t honor them from time to time. Everyone likes to be recognized for the hard work they’re doing, and for their achievements, so make sure they know how much you value their efforts. How you honor your staff will depend on what’s being celebrated. If they’ve reached a special anniversary with your company, then look at presenting them with a special coin from Challenge Coins Ltd. Not that honoring your team has to be anything too grand. It can be as simple as acknowledging their hard work when they’ve produced a high standard of work.
Colleagues As Friends
Finally, one of the best ways to boost the morale of the workplace is to ensure that people are more than colleagues; they’re friends. It’s much better for the workplace when people are friendly and familiar with one another. To do this, you can look at setting up after work drinks on Fridays, or taking the team out for a fun weekend.
