Do your employees LOVE coming to work? Do they get out of bed shouting “Yea, it’s Monday!?” When your people love what they do, it shows – morale is higher, productivity is greater and more importantly, your bottom line starts seeing more profit.
So how do you create devotion for your workplace?
Consider These 3 Passion-Building Tips
- Talk – and listen.
Throw open the floodgates of communication. Make sure everyone who works for you knows where to turn when a problem arises, a question is unanswerable, or a success needs to be shared.Then, create a process. Employees who talk to their supervisors should know how the information will be handled, by whom, and how they can participate – whether their news is good, bad, or in-between. By including employees in the solution process, your organization encourages creative problem-solving and builds a sense of ownership in the problem and its resolution. Ownership builds morale, boosts productivity, and makes employees feel like they belong at their jobs. - Appreciate good help.
No matter what stakes employees have in the company, nobody likes a thankless task – so eliminate them from your workplace by thanking the employees who take them on. By recognizing workers who persevere, exceed their goals, or implement new ideas, your company turns “thankless tasks” into opportunities to shine. And who doesn’t love to be appreciated for their efforts?Appreciation doesn’t have to break the bank, either. A simple “Thank you!” at a routine meeting or a “We couldn’t have done it without you!” email can work wonders. Encourage employees to support one another to foster a workplace they’ll love as much as they love the support they get from family and friends. - Hire well.
Every company hires because it has needs. But when hiring managers interpret “need” to mean nothing more than “technical skills,” everyone loses.Instead, expand your hiring vision to include people who have not only the skills you need, but the motivation, work style, and positive outlook you need as well. By hiring people who “fit” your company’s culture, you’ll continue to build the positive atmosphere that makes your employees roll out of bed with a smile.
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