Make your office a place your employees want to get up for.
Creating a fun and exciting work environment may seem counter-productive, but it’s actually quite the opposite. Happier employees are 12% more productive, compared to unhappy workers who are 10% less productive, proving that a fun office atmosphere can actually make a difference. While that might not convince you to run out and purchase an arcade game for the conference room, here a few ways to show employees that you appreciate their contributions.
Create a Social Spot
Everyone is different, which means everyone has a different approach to getting things done. Whether they’re searching for inspiration on a walk to the water cooler or brainstorming with others, creating a spot where collaboration is encouraged can really help boost productivity. A social spot let’s employees know that it’s okay to brainstorm outside their respective cubicles and adventure to come up with untraditional ideas.
Do Something Unexpected
If you’re business runs on a 9 to 5 schedule, consider shaking things up a bit by surprising employees with something unexpected. While it doesn’t have to be anything extraordinary, a simple expression of thank you for your work can help to boost morale. So next time you have a meeting scheduled for lunch, consider ordering lunch for everyone in attendance.
Host a Company Outing
While a company outing may seem like an unnecessary expense, it can be kept simple enough to make it financially feasible. Rather than making it a full blown, big deal, offer an informal happy hour at a local bar to unwind and be social after hours. A gesture as simple as suggesting happy hours shows employees that you care about them beyond the time from when the clock in and clock out.
