Work Morale Makeover

High work morale is as essential as the desk in your office. It means higher productivity and more profit. A team that believes in your company sticks around in the good and bad times. But do your employees know you’ll be there for them, too?

“When employees have a family need such as death, serious illness or childbirth, I try to relieve, not add to their stress,” says Molly Burke, GE Energy Services general counsel. “I also try to have the team to my house once a year – it tells them I have a life and I’m willing to let them be a part of it.” Burke adds that it’s vital your employees know you care about them as people.

Looking at your employee turnover and monthly productivity rates as well as having employees take satisfaction surveys can help gauge morale level. Most companies with low turnover rates are very employee oriented, says Missouri Business.

Consider face-to-face meetings as more than employee evaluations. Experts suggest asking a worker to your office to talk about how things are going – from their career goals to ideas they may have to help the company.

However, Careerbuilder warns against the ‘Michael Scott’ syndrome. The fictional boss from the TV show “The Office” tries too hard to be friends with his team and loses his authority and their respect.

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By Muriel Vega

“Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different.”  Katherine Mansfield