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It should come as no surprise that happy staff are more productive and enjoy being at work. However, it’s often something a lot of firms find challenging to sustain. The pressures of a workplace environment usually take their toll on all levels in the chain. But, looking at the root cause of the issues can help keep everyone happy and content in their work. It’s not just productivity that benefits from happy and healthy staff; there are lots of positives for your organisation too.
Check out some of the top reasons why it’s essential to keep every member of staff happy, content and comfortable in the workplace to boost your success.
Improves staff retention
If you have a turn turnover of staff, it’s important to look at the reasons behind it. Some industries naturally have seasonal employees. However, if this isn’t your sector, there could be some serious underlying issues. If employees aren’t happy within their role, they’re less likely to stay with you, thus moving onto pastures new. If you can address the root cause of staff losses, then you’ll have a good chance of encouraging people to stay. There could be a host of issues to address, including:
- Poor communication in your organisation
- Poor management skills
- Limited training opportunities
- Limited promotion opportunities
- Uncomfortable working environment
If you’re facing any of these issues, you need to chat to staff and gauge the areas that need improving. Only then, you’ll be able to change to improve retention.
Reduces sick days and accidents
Absence can be a high cost to your business, so avoiding it altogether is the best course of action. Naturally, everyone gets sick every now and then; however, if you have regular incidents, it could be time to relook at the cause. Ok, so some people do take the biscuit, but others have a genuine reason including unhappiness. If you notice a pattern in absence, it’s a good idea to sit down with the employee to work out underlying issues. It could be a simple fix, others more challenging. But you must be open to talking and listening to solve the problem.
Accidents are another issue for organisations, and most of the time, this comes down to inadequate training. If you’re company deals with chemicals and toxic materials, it could be a good idea to hire hazardous waste disposal professionals to remove any hazards before they arise. In other areas, regular training is essential because staff need to be well informed at all times. Having the right equipment is also vital to carry out jobs effectively. So upgrading machinery and processes can help to reduce accidents and injuries in the workplace in the long term.
Improves customer service
When people are naturally happy in their roles, they exude confidence and positivity. If you maintain good levels of happiness in your workplace, this will help improve overall customer service as staff go above and beyond to give excellent service. Encouraging enthusiasm and providing adequate training also fuels positive vibes in the environment.
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