Winning the popularity contest at work

How can we make sure we get the most out of the people that work for us? We need to work to ensure the value they provide outweighs the cost.

Know your employees

It is more than likely that you already have some benefits in place for those that work for you. However, when did you last review them? It is worth considering if these are still the best benefits you can offer for the money you spend, to fit the needs and desires of today’s young employees.

It is very easy to implement one benefit that applies to all employees – gym membership, for example – but today you have to consider what motivates the individuals you employ.

For recent graduates, something as simple (and free) as being allowed to listen to music while they work could motivate them far more than offering childcare or pension contributions. Talk to the people you work with and find the meaningful changes they want. It is often a painful task for both sides, but the goal of happier, more committed team members is well worth the effort.

Be in people’s good graces

Almost forgotten in this age of technology, but be good to the people who work for you. Congratulate them when they succeed and offer words of support when they need it.

If this is something you naturally find difficult to do look for a mechanism or process that can help you to give it importance (such as a peer-to-peer recognition program). This initiative will take time and effort to make it part of the culture. You will need to constantly strive to do right by your employees, but if you can do it right, with authenticity, those who work for you will take notice and work harder and become more dependable, simply because it is you that has asked it of them.

An easy way to get the ball rolling would be an activity outside of work, or even instead of work if you really want to boost morale! Don’t be afraid to try something a little different; but be sure to canvas opinion or delegate the choice to a core of trusted employees – maybe even the employee of the month.

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