How to Create a Positive Working Environment

How to Create a Positive Work Environment Start a dialogue Be sure to speak to your colleagues in person from time to time and take the time to get to know them. In a professional context this means discussing each individual's goals and project interests. Engage in meaningful dialogue with your colleagues. Don't rely on email as the only form of communication. Be sure to get together as a team for discussions. Not only is this motivational for staff, it provides a great breeding ground for new ideas. Give and take Be a good listener. Pay attention to everyone's ideas. Make sure each person feels like they matter. Show appreciation Motivate staff by telling them when they've done a good job. At the very least say thank you. of people feel they don't get thanked enough at work. 58% Avoid empty phrases Take this even further by dishing out more meaningful and detailed acknowledgements. This means more than just saying "good job". Staff will feel more appreciated and do more of what they are doing well. Office design matters Improving Your Office Space When staff feel happy and comfortable they are more productive. Neutral tones provide a calming effect. Open spaces encourage greater communication. Greater organisation of the office space means greater efficiency and more organised minds. comfortable well-ventilated organised safe Room to groW Have fun! 80% of people are happy to stay at an organisation if there are growth opportunities. 90% of people think a fun work environment is motivating A} ARMSTRONG APPOINTMENTS RECRUIT MENT SPECIALISTS www.armstrongappointments.com Sources: http://www.liquidplanner.com/blog/5-ways-to-create-a-positive-work-environment/ http://www.monsterthinking.co.uk/2014/05/01/majority-brits-feel-thanked-work/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/11/14/how-to-create-a-stress-free-work-environment/ httn://www ragan com/Main/Articles/10 nercent of neonle look forward to gning to work A6890 acny