How To Keep Employees Happy

What Do Employees Want The Most? All small businesses take different approaches to keeping their employees happy, productive and invested in the company and culture. But did you know most small business employees want the same things? From company culture to top five desires, read on to learn what your employees really want from your company. 4 Staples of a Strong Company Culture Company culture is a reflection of the belief, values and behaviors of your employees. To help employees feel trusted and appreciated, incorporate these four staples: 1. RESPECT AND FAIRNESS 2. TEAMWORK 3. GOALS 4. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES MOST POPULAR SMALL BUSINESS PERKS! Sure, your small business employees want to be engaged and well compensated. but they also want perks! Check out 5 perks you can incorporate today: CATERED NAP DOG LUNCHES ROOMS FRIENDLY zZ MASSAGES FITNESS CLASSES zZ Top 5 Things Employees Want All of your employees will require different things for their happiness in the workplace. PURPOSE? Studies show that 12% more productive. happiness makes employees Happier employees generally are more engaged because they have purpose in their work. 3X more likely to stay, Once they have ACHIEVED 1.7X more likely to be satisfied, this, they are 1.4X more engaged with their work. FLEXIBILITY Give your employees the tools to work remotely. Many small businesses have started giving their staff laptops or smartphones, and have started offering cloud-based services. Percentage of small businesses that provide their employees with remote technology: 72% SMARTPHONES 68% LAPTOPS 38% CLOUD-BASED SERVICES INNOVATION At Google, employees are granted a 20% creative time policy where they are encouraged to work on any innovative ideas. Your employees want to work somewhere that is ahead of the curve – so allow them some time to create on their own. It will ultimately benefit you! FEEDBACK 87% of employees were less likely to leave their companies if they're given regular feedback. Research suggests that Every week, schedule a short check-in meeting and offer constructive criticism while discussing areas of improvement and other feedback. COMPENSATION? 12% 89% of employers think their employees leave for more money. of employees do leave for more money!? Offer fair and competitive pay – it'll put a big smile on your employees' faces! HEADWAY CAPITAL. References 'Lucas, S. (25 March 2013). 10 perks your small business can afford. Retrieved May 27, 2015 from http://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/10-perks-your-small-business-can-afford.html Lavoie, A. (22 April 2015). Is keeping your employees "happy" worth it? Retrieved May 27, 2015 from http://blog.clearcompany.com/is-keeping-your-employees-happy-worth-it The Muse. (n.d.). 10 shocking stats about employee engagement. Retrieved May 27, 2015 from https//www.themuse.com/advice/10-shocking-stats-about-employee-engagement "Lapowsky, I. (27 August 2010). 10 things employees want most. Retrieved May 27, 2015 from http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/08/10-things-employees-want.html