Keeping your staff motivated is one of the major parts of running a business. You need them to be productive and happy in the positions so that they want to continue working for you. However, coming up with ways to boost morale among your employees isn’t always easy. Many of the activities that are often suggested can seem tedious and forced to the people who have to do them. If you want to improve staff morale rather than lower it, have a look at some of the things you can try below.
Celebrate at Work
It’s a good idea to have activities to break up the usual day’s work. One of the ways you can do this is by taking time to celebrate things in the office. It might be life events, such as someone’s birthday or marriage. But it could also be work achievements, such as the completion of a project or a promotion.
Allow for Fun
Work doesn’t have to be dull. There is lots of opportunity for fun, especially during breaks. Try to offer ways for your employees to have fun together during the day. You might have a games room they can use while they’re not working.
Help to Create Work/Life Balance
Recognising that your employees have personal lives is important. Help them to balance their home and work lives by being generous with time off. You might offer flexible working or simply avoid keeping anyone too late at the office.
Have a Social Occasion
Getting out of the office can boost morale too. Throwing a party for occasions such as Christmas allows people to let loose and get to know each other outside of work.
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Libby
This is a great post! I wish I could forward it to my own employers haha!
Lxoxo
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Sian Reed
Office morale is so important at any workplace. At my work, we don’t celebrate birthdays which makes me sad but we do go out at the beginning of every month for a staff meal. After not going to one for the first two years of working there, I started going recently and I like to hang out with my colleagues out of work!
Sian x
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abbeylouisarose
Business owners could learn a lot from you, Beth! I completely agree that spicing up the work day with something fun or just time for a break is a great way to keep morale high! The infographics are super interesting as well, I’ve learned a lot!
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