September is self improvement month, and as a business owner, we’re sure you’re always looking to make your business better. Have you thought about how your employee’s moods can affect productivity in your organization? Simply put, happier employees are more productive overall, and additionally, happy employees make for happy customers too. Not to mention, happy employees are more creative, stronger leaders, and better team players. With that being said, here are our top tips on how you can keep your employees happy to keep your organization moving forward in a positive direction.
Recognition
When your employees reach new heights, accomplish new milestones, or overcome challenges they are professionally facing, it’s important to recognize their accomplishments. Bonus incentives can certainly help this, but they should be met with at least a simple “thank you.”
Be Welcoming
It’s important to promote a family environment in the workplace. Happy Employees feel as though they are welcome, and feel like they belong. While you may be the boss, it’s also important to become the friend of your employees as well. This can be challenging when the company gets busy, but be encouraging, especially when the company is yielding positive results.
Keep things Fun
Work is serious and professional of course, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little bit of fun in between. Workers that feel they can joke around with one another have stronger cultures, and stronger cultures means happier employees.
Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
Happy employees are employees who exercise, eat right, and get the right amount of sleep. These factors directly impact productivity, attention to detail, energy levels, and of course, your employees moods. By encouraging a healthier lifestyle, you can benefit the entire organization. If you’re looking to take things a step further, try to incorporate a wellness program.
Speaking of productivity levels within your organization, happy employees keep your organization moving in the right direction, but there are other ways you can boost employee morale as well. To read on, simply click the link below!
