The Top 6 Practical Ways to Boost Employee Morale
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Why is employee morale crucial to the success of your business?
Countless studies have time and time again proven that employees who feel supported by a positive work culture are more productive than those who don’t. People who feel connected to their work, team, and the organization are more likely to thrive within their role, rather than just survive. What a dream it would be for all your employees to be motivated, driven, and ready to hit the ground running in taking on any opportunity offered to them. Well, if you’re ready to find out just how easy - yet effective - it can be to prioritize your team’s satisfaction, read on for some useful strategies.
Communication is key
Although it seems cliché, communication is the foundation of all healthy relationships. As a manager, taking time out of your week to check in with your employees one-on-one can be a great way to set realistic and achievable goals, track progress, and generally just gauge how they are feeling.?Some questions that you may find useful are:?
This goes beyond the standard “my door is always open” rhetoric and lets your staff know that you are proactive and approachable. These meetings can also be a great opportunity to boost their confidence by sharing any positive feedback.
Always maintain transparency
It’s a good idea to avoid hiding problems or dodging difficult conversations. When morale is low, your employees need to rely on you for honesty and will respect the opportunity to work together on making improvements.
Provide opportunities for growth
Employees who feel a sense of purpose, and as though they have goals to work towards are far more productive and have a higher sense of fulfillment. This doesn't necessarily have to be linked to a job promotion. It could be as simple as investing in some learning opportunities for them, such as sending them to a course or conference. It can work wonders for their motivation levels.?
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Be the best manager you can be
It’s not always fun and games sitting in the boss’ chair. When team morale needs a boost, managers who are trained in emotional intelligence, communication, providing feedback and recognition, and leadership and management are going to be better equipped to turn the ship around.
Organize team-building activities… that people enjoy
We’ve all heard of team building. It’s gained a bit of a reputation for being boring and something to be avoided. However, when done right, team building has the power to be a huge success! it can be fun, collaborative, and have a positive impact on work culture. In addition, it encourages open communication, problem-solving as a team, and creativity.
Have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying - and enforce it
Not only is being on the receiving end of bullying behavior unpleasant, but it can also have a grave impact on a person’s happiness, health, productivity, and confidence. There’s no doubt about it - workplace bullying will take a huge toll on company morale. It is so important that your team understand that there is a zero-tolerance policy for bullying of any kind. Furthermore, stand behind these words and act swiftly if it ever becomes an issue in your business.
Ready to boost your team morale?
Hopefully, you feel a little more empowered to instate some positive changes within your workplace and get the happy, productive team you’ve been longing for. As soon as you feel low morale is making its mark on your employees - whether it be through high turnover or a lack of cohesion, it’s time to act quickly and embrace some improvements. The best thing you could ever do for your team (and your business) is to be a supportive leader.