Have you ever wondered what your employees would change about their workplace? In mid-December, Tinyhr released a
survey of more than 1,000 employees and found their top-five wishes for their workplace. The employee's wish list shows they are looking for...
- Managers who communicated more effectively
- Better team leaders
- Supervisors with empathy skills
- The retirement of their current boss
- Higher wages
Here are some suggestions on how to implement these wishes at your workplace in order to increase employee happiness.
- Communication – Communication topped the list as the #1 thing employees would ask for from their managers. When employees can communicate openly in the workplace it creates trust and dissipates unnecessary tension. Be open about company culture, work, interview experiences, performance, and employment packages.
- Empathy – Aim to help employees feel that they are not alone in their work challenges. When an employee makes a mistake, help them feel better by sharing a story about the last time an error was made and how it was resolved.
- Recognition - Ignoring employee’s work has almost the same effect on their motivation as shredding it before their eyes. Employees want their efforts acknowledged. It doesn’t take much effort to acknowledge your employees in way that increases motivation. Work on small, more frequent acknowledgements to keep employees motivated. Something as simple as a thank-you note or a mention in a company meeting is just enough to make an employee feel good and encourage more great work.
- Improved Perks – Employees want benefits such as unexpected treats or rewards such as snacks, lunches, dinners, and even thank-you notes. Ask employees for input as to what rewards they would like to see at your company.
Read two more workplace suggestions from Entrepreneur
here!
What do you wish for in your workplace this year?
