Tip #1045: Twelve Keys to a Positive Work Environment

Without a positive work environment, both the employees and the organization suffer.

Dysfunctional relationships, bad communication, low morale and high turnover result in lower productivity, quality and customer satisfaction, as well as higher costs.

Here are twelve keys to a positive work environment:

Establish a Clear Vision and Provide Meaningful Work

  1. Establish a clear vision and orientation.

Make the mission obvious and ensure that employees know and accept their specific roles and responsibilities as they work towards shared goals.

  1. Give employees meaningful work.

Employees will be more enthusiastic and invested in getting the work done well, which will satisfy customers and increase profitability.

Prioritize Teamwork and Recognize Hard Work

  1. Make teamwork and collaboration top priorities.

Help employees accept and tolerate differences in perspectives and working styles as they work together towards a common goal

  1. Recognize and reward hard work.

Acknowledge and reward employees’ efforts so that they feel valued and motivated to continue to do their best.

Encourage Creativity and Provide a Positive Role Model

  1. Encourage creativity and new ideas.

Employees will take ownership of their work when they are empowered to bring new ideas and process improvements to managers who are receptive.

  1. Serve as a positive role model.

Demonstrate on a daily basis the positive behaviors the organization expects of all employees, to confirm that the organization “walks its talk.”

Communicate Well and Provide Necessary Resources

  1. Provide clear, concise and consistent communications.

Employees will have less stress and perform more efficiently and effectively if they consistently receive clear and complete information.

  1. Ensure that necessary resources are available.

Employees will perform their jobs safely and efficiently if the tools and equipment they need are available and maintained in good working condition.

Promote a Healthy Social Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance

  1. Promote a healthy and enjoyable social environment.

When employees enjoy each other’s company and form friendships, they will care for each other’s well-being.

  1. Encourage work/life balance.

A sense of balance between work and personal life will improve employees’ job satisfaction and enable them to perform at their best.

Invest in Training and Provide Coaching Support

   11. Invest in training and development.

Building employees’ competencies will help the employees feel valued, enhance organizational productivity and ensure that the organization is prepared to meet future challenges.

  1. Provide coaching support.

Work cooperatively and constructively to develop employees’ new skills and  help them learn how to resolve their performance challenges.

Which keys to a positive work environment are most important to you?

If your organization is suffering from a less than positive work environment because of managers’ decisions,  please book a call to discuss management training for your team. https://laurelandassociates.com/contact/

May your learning be sweet,

Deborah

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