Research has shown that
productivity plummets in an office environment where workers suffer from low
morale. The causes are often:
- lack of appreciation and rewards
- management with top-down approach
- lack of work-life balance
- lack of team bonding
- dull working environment
Factors that can help achieve
high morale in the office:
1. Fostering open communication
·
helps understand
people better
·
build better rapport
2. Show public appreciation
·
show recognition for
any good work achieved by employees
·
it goes a long way
in motivating others to reach for the stars
3. Work-life balance
·
all work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy
·
employees could be
stuck in a routine
4. Team bonding
·
no man is an island
·
everyone is required
to work together in a team
5. Just like home
·
when work
environment is comfortable, employees will fell motivated
6. Rewards and gifts
·
small gestures that
brighten up someone’s day
7. Eradicate all gloomers
·
it only takes one
person to spoil the office mood
·
they are the type
that constantly complain that nothing is ever right but never take action to
improve their situation
8. Show respect
·
respect is earned,
not demanded
·
show respect and it
will be returned, the result will be harmonious, vibrant and productive working
environment
SHARED FROM:
The Star, Thursday, 14 March
2013
Singapore Straits Times/Asia
News Network
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