GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT Improving Employee Happiness
It can be incredibly difficult to attract and retain talented employees if they’re unhappy
work environments. Once you find the root of your business’s problem, whether it’s one of these reasons or something else you identify, it’s time to make the necessary adjustments. If your employees’ biggest concern is a lack of compensation, benefits, and/or flexibility, figure out where you can add some. You might not have the extra money to give everyone a raise, but if you aren’t offering paid time off, start there. Additionally, you could offer additional performance-based incentives — such as extra vacation days or gift cards — but your main goal should be to increase your employees’ pay annually, even if it’s by a small percentage. You can also add flexibility to employees’ schedules by allowing remote work a few days a week or having a window of time for employees to clock in and out. Nobody wants to work in a toxic environment, and if word gets out that your employees aren’t happy due to company culture, you will find it difficult to attract talented employees. If your employees cite toxicity in the workplace as their biggest concern, then let positive change start with you. Treat your employees with the same respect you’d give a business partner; likewise, your management team should be trained on how to speak meaningfully to employees and provide constructive feedback rather than tearing them down. Always recognize employees for their hard work and offer rewards for a job well done. When you listen to your employees’ concerns, you can make the workplace a better environment for everyone involved. If employees are happy, your entire business gets a boost in productivity.
working for your business. While it might seem impossible to make every single employee happy, there are things you can do to boost overall morale. But first, you need to assess their current morale and figure out where you’re coming up short. The easiest way to start measuring employee happiness and morale is with surveys. Companies such as 15Five, Officevibe, and Culture Amp have online surveys you can give to your employees and gather their opinions on what can be changed and improved upon in your business. Once you know how your employees feel, you can begin implementing different tactics to help improve their happiness. According to CareerPlug, the most common reasons that employees leave their jobs are lack of compensation, benefits, or flexibility; health and safety concerns; and toxic
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