10 Tips to Keep Your Staff Happy
Today, the value of human labor has become the most critical part of being a productive company. Businesses up today are standing on thick foundations mainly because their manpower resources are clinging on to dear life and of course want to make sure that they do their job to the T.
On the other hand, how do you keep them happy? Is compensation or money enough? Today, job security goes way beyond the usual pay. Benefits and of course assurance that they are not going to be cut off linger in their minds. But is that all?
Well for companies, here are some tips you may want to consider. Value your manpower since they can make or break business operations and play the difference between success and bankruptcy.
- Enable employees to balance work and personal life. Allow flexible starting and finishing times.
- Consider telecommuting when personal issues arise. As long as their work is getting done, trust them, don’t micromanage.
- Allow for casual attire when clients are not on site, particularly in the summer when it can be uncomfortable to wear formal business attire.
- Make the workplace a pleasant place to work with music, water bubblers, coffee/tea facilities, and complimentary snacks from time to time.
- Involve staff, whenever possible, in decisions that affect their jobs and the overall direction of the business or department. Keep them in the loop.
- Reward hard work, even small goals: there’s no point in waiting until the year-end bonus, it won’t keep anyone going for an entire year. People need short term rewards.
- Offer to help your staff when they feel overwhelmed. If you cannot help, just acknowledging their workload can go a long way.
- When you give constructive criticism, ask for it in return.
- Schedule weekly meetings that are held consistently in person. Allow for open dialogue and privacy to allow the employee to speak openly.
- Have offsite meals at least once a month for team building and to show appreciation.
