08.09.06
Improving Employee Morale
Dwight Eisenhower once said, “The best morale exists when you never hear the word mentioned. When you hear a lot of talk about it, it’s usually lousy.” That definitely rings true.
If you are a manager, or business owner, and you are hearing stories about morale being low, then you know its time to take swift action to correct the problem. With morale directly related to productivity, can you really afford to let the problem go unaddressed?
Here are a few tips for dealing with low morale:
- Treat your employees as trustworthy, dedicated, well-intentioned and capable employees. In short, as equals.
- Be honest – regardless of how negative or positive the message. Honesty and trust are always highly valued.
- Celebrate success – even celebrating the seemingly small accomplishments lets employees see meaning in what they do each day and acknowledge their accomplishments.
- Recognize your employees publicly – if you have employees doing a great job, don’t let it go unnoticed. Be supportive and let others know how much you appreciate their efforts.
