Happiness is often overlooked in an industry run by companies with their proverbial eyes on the prize. What most people forget is that no matter how talented a team may be, it’s meaningless if the workers aren’t motivated each day. Biologically speaking, humans feel the constant need to be superior to others. This is why being put in a position below somebody else is undoubtedly uncomfortable. To create an optimal working environment, it’s important to boost employee morale – After all, they’re the ones you entrust with your company. That being said, this is no reason to go around handing out CEO titles and promotions. Something as small as a feedback system between the employer and the employee can greatly boost team dynamics and doesn’t cost a dime. It’s a utility that many companies are beginning to adopt recently, and for great reasons. Giving a voice to the employee offers them some of the power that they yearn for while alleviating any sort of tensions that may be present in the environment. Furthermore, this can encourage inter-departmental relations as communication begins to grow in importance. But at the end of the day, the feedback is useless if it goes unacknowledged. The employees’ rights to express themselves is equally as important as the employer’s duty to respond to this feedback and take the necessary courses of action. I firmly believe that the transparency and internal connections made are extremely valuable for any company and I hope to see many begin to adopt this idea.
A happy team is a hard-working team.
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