{"id":13399,"date":"2014-09-12T09:19:11","date_gmt":"2014-09-12T15:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=13399"},"modified":"2022-09-12T09:14:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:14:40","slug":"10-simple-ways-to-cheer-up-your-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/10-simple-ways-to-cheer-up-your-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Simple Ways to Cheer up Your Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It’s common knowledge that the happier the worker, the more productive they become. Therefore, as an employer, you will likely appreciate these 10 ways to cheer up your employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Acknowledge Accomplishments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, all it takes to lift someone\u2019s spirits is a simple thank you or acknowledgment of the hard work that they do. You can accomplish this by saying it person-to-person, or you can write a thank you note<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Certificate or Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have a mini award ceremony and award an employee who has worked overtime or went above and beyond with a mini certificate<\/a>. Or choose one of the many options standard size certificates at Paper Direct<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Bonuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Awards and thank you notes are great, but if your company can afford it, offering dedicated employees bonuses is an even more effective way to increase morale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider a Raise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, the cost of virtually everything is increasing. Therefore, if you can, raising an employee\u2019s income is a great way to increase their happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offer Extra Vacation Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your budget does not allow for an increase in income, offer more vacation days as a way to show your employees you appreciate all their hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fix Up Your Office<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make the office a place that is positive for employees. For example, comfy couches, a TV in the break room, or a free drink and snack day are all great ways to improve employee morale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many times, your employees will have a good idea for how to accomplish any given task–sometimes it may even better than your idea. Therefore, listen to your employees and recognize a good idea when you hear it, and be sure to give them the credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have Fun, and Encourage Them to Have Fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every so often, have a “Goof-off Day.” Allow your employees to wear shorts and sandals, and encourage them to play some games for a few hours, such as darts or even go disc golfing as a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fire a Problem-maker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is your job as the boss to cut the dead-weight and fire an employee who is not doing their job adequately, or at the very least give them a warning. Cutting out the unproductive person and replacing them with someone who will pull their weight will help those employees who work hard each and every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Aware<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, be aware of the morale levels in your office. After all, if you never gauge your employees morale levels, you can never seek to improve working conditions and overall employee happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the 10 tips listed above to raise your employees\u2019 morale and in turn make your workplace more productive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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