Happiness in
the workplace is an often overlook or undervalued commodity. Yet, in the modern
world, the mental health and well being of staff is of paramount concern for
companies the world over.
Did you know
that 23% of workers report feeling burned out
every day they are at work? As the boss, these figures are alarming and can
have a big impact not only on the lives of your staff but on the success of
your business. It pays to prioritize your workplace happiness.
Keep reading for some tips on how to increase happiness in the workplace and ensure your employees come to work with a smile.
Cultivate the
Work-Life Balance
It is a phrase that is used often but never loses its value. The importance of cultivating a working environment that boasts a good work-life balance is paramount to ensuring employee happiness. It is also worth noting that statistics show employees work 21% harder when they have this good balance.
Think About
Employees Physical Health
Another element to keep in mind when trying to create happiness in the workplace is to always ensure you keep your employees’ physical health in check.
The stresses of
sitting all day and staring at a screen are becoming more well known and
understood, as a boss, it is your responsibility to ensure your employees
understand that they are valued as people.
Creating
an ergonomic
workplace may be a little more expensive than the standard office
set up of yesteryear, but it is an investment that goes a long way.
Show People the
Ladder
It is important
that employees understand where they are in a company, but also where they can
go. Nobody likes coming to work and slogging away in the pursuit of the
unknown.
By establishing
a culture that is open and honest and shows people the different paths that
their careers could take while working for you, is going to go a long way
to building employee happiness.
Learn to Talk,
Learn to Listen
If you really
want to know how to increase happiness in the office, then you just need to
learn that it’s good to talk and even better to
listen.
Cultivate an
environment that encourages people to stand up and raise their voice, and
ensure that you, as their boss, actively listen to what is being said, but
also, keep an ear out for what is not said too.
Never
Underestimate the Importance of Workplace Happiness
For many
bosses, it is all too easy to get lost in the grind and focus solely on
business growth in the form of maximizing profits and seeking out that elusive
synergy everybody talks about these days.
Yet true
success is born from much closer to home, and by going the extra mile and
making sure that you prioritize workplace happiness and the well being of your
staff.
You will find that they reward you and your business with far more than just a smile.
