Four Real World Ways to Boost Morale
The Find: With good news scarce on the business pages, many managers are searching for real world solutions to boost morale - HR World has suggestions.- The Source: The HR World blog.
- Increase disclosure. Employees are always interested in the company's financial health and leadership's view of industry and competitive conditions but tough times heighten the need for timely information.
- Dust off recognition programs. Although many companies have recognition programs in place they are often not being used effectively. "A quick win for many companies is to ensure managers use available recognition programs," says Rick Lepsinger, President of OnPoint Consulting.
- Find alternatives to lay-offs. Despite how bad things are, this will turn around and companies want to be prepared when they do. To reduce costs yet avoid this problem organizations are experimenting with unpaid furloughs, salary freezes or cuts, four-day work weeks, and reducing contributions to retirement and health plans.
- Involve employees. Encouraging employees to contribute ideas for cost savings and process improvement accomplishes two important objectives. Not only do some of the best ideas come from the employee population but involving people in decisions that affect them decreases the feeling of uncertainty.
The Question: Any other suggestions for increasing team morale?