Morale affects every aspect of an organization's culture from its mission to its competitive advantage. In today's environment, an organization's continued business success depends upon the employee's daily commitment to utilizing their full range of knowledge and skills.
Morale affects how motivated your employees are to work for you, suggests how much they will accomplish during the course of the day, and how long they will stay with your company. As a manager, much of the mood within the organization is in your hands. So, what can management do to boost morale or sustain it during turbulent times? COMMUNICATE!
Take steps to:
1. Respond to employee questions promptly.
2. Ask employees for input before making decisions that impact their roles or work.
3. Create and maintain an open door policy.
4. Recognize employee contributions.
5. Consult employees before implementing policies the affect them (allow staff to give input into creating their own environment).
Most of all:
1. Challenge your employees with new opportunities to use and develop their skills.
2. Ensure they clearly understand their role and how they bring value to the organization.
3. Acknowledge and appreciate staff.
4. Recognize small successes.
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