You’ll have read that a happy workplace is a productive workplace. After all, virtually every study shows that people work better and harder when they’re treated well. In any case, you should want your staff to be happy for its own sake, not because you’ll get something out of it. However, while wanting a happy workplace is one thing, how do you make it a reality? Below, we take a look at five ways you can boost the mood and happiness levels of your employees and workspace.
Hire Positive People
You’re not going to be pulling the emotions of your workers like a puppeteer. If you’ve got a bunch of negative nellies working for you, then the atmosphere might always be a little glum. You can take care of this issue by including a new rubric into your hiring process; assessing their positivity levels. It’s much easier to create a happy working place if you’ve got people who are predisposed to looking on the bright side of life. Someone who might cause problems, however, should be left off the ‘call back’ list, even if they’ve got the skills needed for the job.
Surprises and Bonuses
Your workers should receive a good salary – people aren’t going to be happy in their work if they feel like they’re being taken advantage of. But beyond just the base wage, you should also throw in a few surprises and bonuses in whenever possible, too. For example, how happy would your staff be if they were given a paid day off work, all because they’ve worked hard on a project? It’s these little things that let your employees know that they’re valued.
Tackle Any Issues Head On
Try as you might, you’re not always going to get it right. An employee who you thought would be a good worker might turn out to cause problems after all. The key, here, is to prevent their attitude from infiltrating the atmosphere of the office. If you have an employment-related issue, then tackle the problem head-on. When they arise, work with a firm to resolve the dispute peacefully (see www.GBirnLaw.com). This approach won’t just help protect the positive attitude of your working environment, it’ll also help to avoid any lengthy – and costly – battles, which could also cast a dark cloud over your company.
Listen to Your Workers
You might think that you know what’s best for your workers, but you don’t – they do. As such, it’s worthwhile giving them an opportunity to speak to you about any issues or requests they might have. If you’re showing yourself to be a considerate boss who takes on board what they say, they’ll always be happy working for you.
Get Social
Finally, don’t underestimate the value of a few beers and glasses of wine. Get social every now and again, and you’ll be helping to build relationships that make work a more fun place to be. You can even get in the first round of drinks if you’re feeling generous.
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