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You're in Charge of Creating Your Own Happy Work Environment

You create happy

By Kari OakleyPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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If you own or manage a business that utilizes the help of employees, then read further to gain useful insight to help increase profits, productivity, and the morale of your employees. It is no secret that a happy workplace is a far more enjoyable environment than an office that refuses to work together. The first step to improving your workplace is to offer employee recognition. With your positive feedback and words of encouragement, you can easily turn your workplace around in no time.

Change Your Workplace

If you have employees constantly calling in, then it is time for a change in your workplace. Your employees are basically telling you that the work they do is not engaging; this means they do not feel secure in their jobs, there is no value that comes from their work, and they feel there is no respect in the workplace. If you do not help your workers feel like they are a part of a team, then you will see that productivity begins to fall as well. After all, it is your company and they merely have a job working for you. As long as you give your employees something to feel good about, then naturally they will want to work harder.

You will need to be more flexible if you desire a better staff. This will help build trust between you and your workers, as well as reduce stress within the workplace. Do not watch their every little move, but rather, consider assigning tasks and allowing adequate time for completion. This will help your employees feel as if you trust them as well.

Personalize the Workplace

As long as you are not breaking safety rules and regulations, allow your employees to personalize their work space. Items that make no sense to you and appear to be simply clutter, or possibly distracting, are the items that present comfort for your employees. You may see a collage of pictures on their office cubicle, but they see their family and friends. This helps provide a drive for your workers, and thus allows them to go on with their daily work schedule.

Consider providing snacks free of charge in the break room. It is wise to opt for healthier snacks to ensure your team stays better focused. You will find that when your workers are not hungry, it is easier to communicate with them. If you really want to boost their morale, then consider providing lunch for your entire staff at least once a month. If you get a boost in profits, then consider passing out bonuses to show your appreciation.

Attitude

You will be amazed at how much your attitude and leadership affect the entire workplace. When you are relaxed, then they are relaxed. If you are stressed, then the whole team feels it. Once you eliminate the negative talk in the office, you will find that everyone is happier, arrives to work on time, and is far more flexible. Just remember, a happy work environment is created only when the leader of the office is flexible, encouraging, and engaging.

To ensure your team feels appreciated, consider throwing an annual office party or hosting a cookout. You will give your employees something to look forward to every year, and you will see they are far more motivated than when they were disengaged. You will know you have successfully influenced and changed the overall feel of your workplace when you see profits increase and smiling workers. This will carry over to happier customers, which correlates to repeat business. You may even find that you get referrals from satisfied customers, and all it took was a better attitude, less stress, as well as recognizing your team.

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Kari Oakley

Kari Oakley is a fitness trainer from Kenosha Wisconsin. She now lives in downtown Chicago, and loves to get out. She is a big fan of anything adventure, and loves getting a workout in the outdoors.

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