Happy employees are key to a successful business. When they're excited to come into work, they're more motivated to do a good job and are therefore more productive. They are also more likely to talk positively about your company, thus improving your reputation and making it easier for you to attract top talent.
Developing these habits will help your employees become happier and more motivated as well as increase their job satisfaction.
1. Expressing gratitude
A study found that expressing gratitude can instantly make a person feel positive emotions. It also helps in building better relationships.
One way your employees can practice gratitude is by recognizing their colleagues for their hard work. They can also write thank-you notes or be of service to someone who had helped them in the past.
2. Having a positive mindset
Those who have a positive mindset focus on the bright side of life and see failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Developing a positive mindset involves reframing how one perceives certain things and events. For example, if one of your employees fails in a certain task, have them find three positive takeaways instead of dwelling on the failure. You can also teach employees positive affirmations that they can repeat to themselves, such as “I can achieve great things” and “I will face challenges with courage and optimism.”
3. Connecting with others
Socializing with others can significantly improve a person's mood. To help employees connect with others, you can create social clubs based on interests, such as a book club or a TV streaming group. You can also host regular company-wide events, such as happy hours, holiday parties, and team-building activities. Outside of work, encourage employees to join a sports team or take classes at a local community center.
4. Exercising
Exercising not only has physical benefits, as it can also reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Encourage employees to become physically active by giving them flexible work schedules and, if your company can afford it, providing gym membership discounts. You can also host regular company-wide fitness activities, such as yoga classes, group runs, and sports tournaments.
5. Eating healthy
Eating nutritious food helps improve physical and mental health and helps reduce stress levels and the risk of developing chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Stock your break room with healthy food options or have subscription services curate meals for your team. As for your remote employees, you can give them a monthly allowance for healthy lunches.
6. Getting enough sleep
Sleep recharges a person’s body and mind, leaving them refreshed and alert when they wake up. It also helps the body stay healthy and ward off diseases.
There are many ways to help your employees get enough sleep. For one, you can require employees to work only during office hours so they can allocate time to wind down and get a good night’s sleep. You can even encourage staff to take 20-minute power naps whenever they need to recharge during the workday.
7. Taking vacations
It’s important for your staff to take vacations and disconnect from work every now and then. Doing so improves their productivity and efficiency at work, enhances physical and mental health. Employees can also take advantage of vacations to reconnect with family and friends and build stronger relationships with them.
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