A happy and productive workforce is the backbone of any establishment, contributing to higher profit margins and more lucrative business opportunities. So, why are there still so many unhappy employees thinking of calling it quits? It might be because you’re not doing the following.
Giving Gifts
When was the last time you gave your workers a gift without wanting anything in return? Believe it or not, personalized corporate gifts can go a long way toward building a happy and productive workforce. Imagine the look of surprise on their faces when you give them something useful like a reusable coffee mug, a beanie for staying warm in winter, or a beautiful jar of candy to nibble away on at their desk? Give gifts and be repaid with happier employees.
Shouting Lunch
Every day, your workers give 100 percent on the job. They will spend, on average, 13 years of their life working, contributing to a healthier profit margin of which you reap the rewards. Knowing how many hours, days, and months your loyal team spend working for you, it makes sense to return the favor by hauling out the company credit card from time to time.
Offering a free lunch doesn’t have to be a lavish affair, but it can be a token of your appreciation. You can also use it as a time to update your workers on any changes in the company, or end-of-year profits and news you think they may like to hear.
Offering Perks of the Job
You might think that the “perk” of the job is giving your workers a fair wage at the end of the week, but consider how you could make your organization even more appealing to employees. If you want to establish yourself as a business with happy, productive workers, then try to offer as many perks as you can. These could include offering outstanding health insurance or hefty discounts on products and services. It might not cost a lot to you, but it can mean the world to your team.
Offering Team Building Exercises
Call it a team building exercise or an excursion, any outing with your workers is going to be beneficial for them and your business. When you step outside the confines of the office walls, you’re offering a chance for everyone to get to know each other on a social level. Some businesses also specialize in fun team building exercises for corporations, encouraging trust, working together, and building relationships. If you haven’t got anything scheduled for 2019, now’s the time to organize something.
Encouraging a Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is more important than money to many people, so if you are trying to think of a way to build a happy and productive workforce, ensure you are pushing this point. While it can look different to everyone, the goal of work-life balance is to make sure your ratio of work to life is working for you. Ways in which to achieve it is by offering flexible working hours so parents can catch their children’s sports games, and being supportive with days off for sick families. You won’t realize how valuable this support can be for people.
Building a happy and productive workforce is not something you can do overnight. If you are starting with a clean slate or a poor history, it can take time to build up trust and gain your team’s appreciation. Start with corporate gifts and work your way forward. Before long, you can have a company with an unbelievable staff retention rate.
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