From the first stage of hiring elite talent to the maintenance of a great team through employee satisfaction, positive company culture is the backbone of any content staff. If a company can get on the Best Places to Work list, they are guaranteed to hear from the top of the line prospective talent. In addition, they are able to maintain a fierce loyalty most companies only dream of. Many employers know the value of keeping employees happy but they aren’t quite sure of the best way to implement it. Here are a few tips to help keep the best people on your team.
Validation is something that every person needs, whether at home or at work. When people know they are an important member of a team and feel a sense of self-worth, it will greatly impact every aspect of their job performance, including work ethic and how they interact with fellow employees. This automatically translates into more success for the business. Make your team feel valued by praising accomplishments and recognizing achievements. Offer perks in the way of time-off or a company-sponsored lunch.
Another way to show employees their worth is through collaboration. An open exchange of ideas that values everyone equally is the best way to sponsor creativity in any environment. Creativity leads to productivity, which benefits everyone. Hold regular team meetings, encouraging participation by everyone. Sometimes it helps to offer refreshments to make it seem like a more casual, welcoming atmosphere. This helps relax people and get them to open up. Set a good example for others by being open and receptive to each and every idea that is presented.
Preventative care is another great reason to keep employees happy because having good employee morale means that people are less stressed. Research has shown that stress has the tendency to manifest in physical ways, so less pressure on employees also means overall wellness in the workplace. This translates to lower healthcare costs for both the business and the staff in general.
Sometimes when people have actual ownership of a product or idea, it holds more value to them. Some companies encourage their employees to be stakeholders, thereby tying the company’s success directly to their own. There is a sense of pride that comes from being a part of something bigger than yourself, especially when it’s a joint effort that prospers the way a successful business does.
This blog was originally published on Hiley’s website.