A stress-filled year has taken its toll on staff. However, organizations that can improve employee happiness will benefit from increased productivity and engagement.
Studies have shown employees who are happier have increased focus and passion.
Here are a few tips for associations looking to keep employees engaged and productive amid a year of significant stress.
1) Develop trust. If staff know that their employer trusts them, they are more likely to perform creatively and confidently.
2) Give consistent feedback. Employees not only want leaders to notice their hard work but they also expect them to provide feedback.
3) Provide growth opportunities. Talented employees will try to learn and increase their knowledge.
4) Appreciate accomplishments. Establishing a positive feedback loop makes sure employees stay engaged.
5) Offer greater flexibility. Employees want greater flexibility and a better balance between work and life. As long as they are meeting the deadlines required by projects and total weekly hour requirements, there is no reason to be rigid about schedules.
Credit to Lena Linetti, a freelance writer and an interior designer at GVD Renovations in Sacramento, California, for this list.
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