9 Ways to Keep Employees Happy
Generally, employees are happy at an environment where they feel comfortable to work, learn and develop. These are the common ways to motivate employees.
1. Use motivation as a tool to encourage employees
A motivated employee will be more engaged and a valuable employee to the company. The employees would feel enthusiastic, empowered, inspired and confident in their job.
2. Trust the employee
Many professionals agree that employees do not like to be micro managed. Employees work best in an environment where employer allows them to do their jobs and trust that they will do good work.
3. Use of manners
When employees feel appreciated, they are happier and more productive. Say "hello”, "please" and "thank you" are easy things to do but carry a lot of weight when it comes to making people feel valued.
4. Give credit when necessary
Considering the number of hours the employees spend at work, it is essential to express to them when they've excelled on a project or gone above and beyond the call of duty.
5. Offer benefits and incentives
Employers’ underestimates the importance of benefits is to employee satisfaction and retention. Whether it could be health insurance, paid parking, generous vacation policies, or free lunches. It could be a boost of confidence too.
6. Hold regular reviews
Even if a salary increase only comes annually, managers should provide performance reviews regularly at least every few months. Hearing praises from employer will motivate and keep the employees happy.
7. Encourage a creative and pleasant environment
Employees enjoy working in an area, where they can have a personalized touch. It could be displaying their family pictures or their kids' artwork.
8. Promote work and life balance
Employees will appreciate when employers are more understanding and encourages a balance between work life and personal life.
9. Take an employee satisfaction survey
Invite your employees to anonymous sharing what their likes and dislikes about their jobs and their work environment. Pay attention to the survey results and continue to invite suggestions from employees.