Happy Office Hours

ANATOMY of a Money isn't everything, but a happy workplace might be-especially for your professional ife your employees are content at their jobs, it can make a huge difference in workplace culture and productivity. Here's a look at ways you can make your office a happier place. ] When Workers who listen with Allow them to listen to music. headphones on say this practice can, decrease distractions as well [13] HAPPY OFFICE In a recent survey by UK licensing Increased employee morale. 77% organizations, 77% of businesses said music at work: (8) Improved the atmosphere. Give them time. Communicate constantly. 28% of working adults say they don't have enough time in the day to accomplish what they need to do. [2) of workers are worried Don't take away 33% their pay will be cut. [6) To mitigate fear and concern, over-communicate with employees. [7] hours in their day. [3] 30% are worried about Have meetings standing up or before lunch to move them along. Make sure the office is orderly and efficient. getting laid off. Tell them about the company's: Cut down on meeting times. * Current position. are worried their 30% * How it plans to advance. hours will be cut. * Its vision. Let them use social media moderately. Don't let rain ruin workers' mood. A 2009 study shows that when employees visit sites for personal interest, there was a 9% increase in productivity. [4) 9% Appreciate your employees. of workers are angrier or sadder on days that Help combat negative feelings when it's raining with fun, indoor activities: While this topic is still being debated, it may be worth a try. If you don't have the money for big financial 12% rewards, show appreciation in simple ways: [10] are gloomy. [12] > More productive > 69% In a 2011 survey, 69% of Have games in the breakroom. Additional research shows employees said they'd work harder if they were better > Healthier 10-minute Facebook breaks might Provide food for the office. Play a Order-in Plan indoor team-building lunch for your employees. mean employees who are: [5) television > Happier appreciated/recognized. I9) That w Good great Thank specific employees after a job well done. Job! show in the activities. Thamks Write handwritten notes of thanks after big projects. [11] breakroom. There are many ways to help your employees feel valued, informed, and content at work. Making sure there's a positive atmosphere will aid in Conclusion Sources (7] http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/20/happy-employees-work-leadership-managing-careers.html [8] http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-29/music-boosts-workplace-productivity-licensers-claim [9] http://www.globoforce.com/mood-tracker-september-2011/WorkforceMoodTracker_September2011_ONLINE.pdf [1] http://blog.metrofax.com/improve-employee-satisfaction/ [2] http://www.gallup.com/poll/148583/Working-Adults-Strapped-Time.aspx (3] http://www.inc.com/guides/201105/7-ways-to-improve-employee-satisfaction.html [4] http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/shocking_news_scientists_say_workplace_socialLnetw.php [5] http://articles.businessinsider.com/2012-04-16/news/31347913_1_facebook-group-employee-behavior-happiness [6] http://www.gallup.com/poll/149261/Worries-Job-Cutbacks-Return-Record-Highs.aspx improving morale and productivity. [10] http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505143_162-40245037/5-low-cost-ways-to-make-employees-happy (11] http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/sbc/2012/01/31/how-to-show-employee-appreciation-without-spending-money/ [12] http://www.careerbuilder.com/sharejaboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr359&sd=3%2F28%2F2007&ed=12%2F31%2F2007 [13] http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303395604577432341782110010.html -----------------------------------------------------------------