5 Ways to Make Your Employees Happy At Work

In Culture, Respect For People
July 10, 2013
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No
matter what type of business you run, you’re going to need your employees to
perform well in order to be successful. If you get the most out of your
employees, there is no limit on how far you could go. In order to get the most
out of your employees, making them happy should be a priority. Here are five
ways that you can help your employees be happy about work.

A
sense of meaning: Whether on the widget-line or in the executive
suite, every employee feels happier knowing that their hard work benefits
not just the business but the larger world.
Opportunities
for growth: People
are happier when they are learning, and they are happier doing their jobs
when they feel that they are enjoying continuous opportunities to
grow. A lot of those people are
even happier when they know that growth is helping them get to the next
rung on their desired career ladder… or lattice.
Offer
autonomy to workers: Allowing workers to perform tasks related to their
jobs in their own way will not only make workers happier. It will also
make them more productive since they will not have to waste time waiting
for approval from superiors.
Offer
a good training program: Employers shouldn’t underestimate the
impact training has on employees and their future happiness. A
company-sponsored mentorship or structured training sessions are likely to
lead to engagement among employees.
Create
a favorable office environment: Employees are happier if they like where
they work. Simple things such as reducing the length of meetings, providing
food to employees in the office, and recognizing employees after a job
well done make employees happier. Communication with employees also helps
to alleviate many concerns they may have about their job since it helps workers
feel happier and more secure at work. Communication either in person, in
an email or with a handwritten note all helped to make workers feel better
at work.

In
general, workplaces that make us feel included, valued, cared for, and
competent bring out our best efforts. And while happiness alone may not cause
productivity, it’s a pretty solid start. Happier workers stick around longer,
bring more energy and enthusiasm to their tasks, and help maintain
organizational morale.