Author: Amit V S Tandon, CEO, Genuus Brand Advisory
We all know that happy employees are productive employees
and they bring a lot more to the culture of the organization and in a way, this
impacts the bottom-line of a company. Whilst there may be no concocted formula
for a ‘happy workplace’, a few simple things can make a difference. Creating a happy
workplace is always a continuous and collective process and therefore it is
important that it becomes a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) for everyone in the
organization.
and they bring a lot more to the culture of the organization and in a way, this
impacts the bottom-line of a company. Whilst there may be no concocted formula
for a ‘happy workplace’, a few simple things can make a difference. Creating a happy
workplace is always a continuous and collective process and therefore it is
important that it becomes a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) for everyone in the
organization.
Clarify of Job
roles
roles
When you know what you have to do, you can do it
better. Organizations often witness a mismatch between the performance
expectations of employees and their line managers. Not only is it essential to
have clarity of a role but to have clarity of tasks that have to be delivered
within the role.
better. Organizations often witness a mismatch between the performance
expectations of employees and their line managers. Not only is it essential to
have clarity of a role but to have clarity of tasks that have to be delivered
within the role.
Recognition
& Empowerment
& Empowerment
Rewarding an employee for performance is a powerful
motivator. Invest in a culture of recognizing performance, accountability and
collaboration. Rewards can be monetary as well as non-monetary; something as
simple as rewarding a couple of movies tickets. Small gestures are priceless. Adopt
‘Gamification’ to induce healthy competition among individuals and teams.
motivator. Invest in a culture of recognizing performance, accountability and
collaboration. Rewards can be monetary as well as non-monetary; something as
simple as rewarding a couple of movies tickets. Small gestures are priceless. Adopt
‘Gamification’ to induce healthy competition among individuals and teams.
Path of growth
We all want to know the ‘what next’ for us. A career
path should be outlined and clearly communicated to individuals. Feedback on
performance doesn’t necessarily have to be shared during the half yearly or
yearly appraisals. Review conversations can happen as and when.
path should be outlined and clearly communicated to individuals. Feedback on
performance doesn’t necessarily have to be shared during the half yearly or
yearly appraisals. Review conversations can happen as and when.
Open up as many
communication channels as possible.
communication channels as possible.
The informal ones work the best. One-to-one
communication is always the most significant way of interacting, however all
avenues used by an organization namely the employee portal, WhatsApp, town hall
meets, Yammer must work in cohesion.
communication is always the most significant way of interacting, however all
avenues used by an organization namely the employee portal, WhatsApp, town hall
meets, Yammer must work in cohesion.
Participate in
making a difference
making a difference
If giving back to society is a shared value between
the organization and the employee, then co-participation is always a motivation
for such employees. This imbibes a sense of purpose for them.
the organization and the employee, then co-participation is always a motivation
for such employees. This imbibes a sense of purpose for them.
An open office encourages
open communication
open communication
Break the walls that obstruct individuals from having
conversations. Today, offices are designed as open spaces that function as
social workspaces. Flexibility to work within the confinement of the office
space is likely generate a positive approach towards work.
conversations. Today, offices are designed as open spaces that function as
social workspaces. Flexibility to work within the confinement of the office
space is likely generate a positive approach towards work.
Learning and
development
development
Employees seek opportunities to upskill themselves and
organizations must play an active role in upgrading their skills by designing individual
development plans. Better skilled employees have a direct relationship with the
profitability of a company.
organizations must play an active role in upgrading their skills by designing individual
development plans. Better skilled employees have a direct relationship with the
profitability of a company.
Employee
Satisfaction captured in surveys
Satisfaction captured in surveys
Many organizations have a good practice of conducting
satisfaction surveys at least once a year. These surveys can capture the degree
of happiness in an organization and provides insights to improve the culture of
the organization.
satisfaction surveys at least once a year. These surveys can capture the degree
of happiness in an organization and provides insights to improve the culture of
the organization.
Hiring employees with a positive attitude towards work
and life always benefits. Remember, Happiness can be contagious.
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| Amit V S Tandon, CEO, Genuus Brand Advisory |
