It’s so important to have a happy and productive workforce, but with so many companies now “poaching” employees from right under your nose you need to know how to ensure you won’t be losing your star employees to the competition any time soon. So here are The Water Cooler Company’s top tips for keeping your employees happy in their current roles.
1. Praise your employees for a job well done. It’s easy to lose the challenge within certain job roles if they are performed on a regular basis. Simple statements such as “you’re doing such a great job,” can go a long way. No matter how large or small the job, remember to praise and show appreciation.
2. Show an interest in your staff. Ask your staff friendly questions about their family or perhaps what they got up to on the weekend. Of course do not pry into their personal lives as some employees may find it offensive to inquire about their lives outside of work. Try to ensure you provide your employees with an adequate work-life balance as well.
3. Offer your staff flexible working hours. Opportunities for time/day exchanges may be set up among employees, allowing them to fill in for one another. Allowing flexible scheduling sends the message that employees’ family and personal obligations are valued.
4. Ensure you have adequate office water coolers installed to keep your employees hydrated. Hydrated employees are productive employees.
5. Say “thank you.” These two words go a long way in the workplace and builds staff loyalty. When you neglect to thank your staff, you neglect to nurture the stability of your business.
An appreciated employee is a motivated employee and in turn a more productive employee. When you show your employees that their hard work and dedication are appreciated, they are motivated to continue the good work for your business.
