Happy Work Life, Happy Employee
Every company recognizes that a happy employee is a productive one. But how many companies are really making an effort to keep their employees happy as well as engaged?
According to a detailed report by the Engagement Institute, disengaged employees cost American companies nearly $550 billion a year. If this doesn’t tell you about the importance of workplace engagement then we don’t know what will.
The majority of employees said that well-designed jobs, highly trusted relationships, and compelling missions are what they need in order to give a job their 100%.
This is another reason why communication is the name of the game for a healthy organizational culture; listen to your employees and ensure they feel heard.
Several studies have shown that engagement leads to motivation, and motivated employees perform better and miss less work.
With that in mind, we have put together this post to help keep your employees happy and satisfied in the office and even after they leave work. Read on to find out how you can enhance the quality of work performance and lead your organization to greater success.
Transparency is Crucial
Make sure you keep your employees in the loop when it comes to any changes in the workplace.
This will answer their questions and ease any frustration they may keep to themselves. Remember, stress can lead to a lack of motivation and if your employees grow more frustrated, some of them might even leave the company.
You can make use of regular emails, workplace newsletters, and motivational meetings to keep your employees informed. Assure them that their voices will be heard and you’ll keep them in the know about any changes.
Offer Customized Benefits
It is important for you to communicate with your employees to design a concrete benefits package for them. Keeping an employee wellness program and maintaining relationships with them might be the key to their happiness.
The wellness program could offer medical benefits, maternity and paternity leave, daycare, gym memberships, education plans, and other suitable rewards for your employees.
If some of your employees have kids, providing them with daycare and education programs will mean they won’t have to take time off to care for their young ones.
Show Appreciation
Hard work can feel much more rewarding with a little appreciation. Make sure you recognize your hardworking employees; offer them a simple or generous token of your appreciation.
On a professional note, you can assess their requests for raises or give them bonuses. On a personal note, you can stop by their desk to say keep up the good work, or buy them two movie tickets and if they are really flying high, two baseball or basketball tickets for example.
Show Faith
As an employer, you want your employees to trust you. However, you need to show them that you have faith in them as well. If your employees want to take up a challenging job, let them. Believe in their efforts and show it.
Letting your workers take the reign every once in a while is a judicious way to show you believe in them even when you are not in the office.
Make a Connection
Being their boss doesn’t mean you should be intimidating and unapproachable. Present yourself as their colleague – not the enemy. In the meetings and conferences when you need to share knowledge of your experience or motivate your employees, make it relaxed and easy.
If an employee needs to improve their performance, be friendly but firm. Be cordial while having that 1-on-1 meeting; it will show the employee that they can get better with a few improvements.
Happy and optimistic employees stay motivated in the workplace, leading to enhanced productivity and a business that continues to thrive.