Download this checklist to keep as a quick reminder on how to boost your employees’ morale.
5 Ways to Raise Employee Morale
Increasing or maintaining morale doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few ideas for increasing morale for your workforce:
- Recognition
- Awards for performance
- Personal thank you notes or cards
- Concentrate on work/life balance
- Reasonable work schedules keep employees from burnout
- Recognize employee needs & support them where you can
- Be transparent
- Share your business mission & current goals
- Foster open communication
- Plan activities
- Cater a lunch
- Start a company sports team
- Pay for training & personal/professional growth opportunities
- Train an employee on a new job if they express interest
- Encourage professional or leadership growth opportunities
Maintaining Employee Morale During Uncertain Times
- Set your sights: Identify main priorities for the company & your team
- Don’t lose your way: Remember your core values & mission
- Communicate: Listen closely, provide support where needed
- Make work fun: Plan activities, lunches or contests
- Give back: Organize fund raisers or volunteering
