Category Archives: Employee Morale

Tips and Techniques to Improve Employee Morale

Gift Certificates for Employees

Administrative Professionals Week is an annual April event. In many places of employment, it’s traditional for bosses to give the administrative professionals who work for them some sort of gift. The first rule of gift giving is to know what sort of gift would be most appreciated and valued. Often, this is not a secret … Continue reading

Developing a “Sense of Belonging” at Work

Above and beyond pay and benefits, people can derive a great deal of satisfaction from the feeling of belonging that they can get at work – and that can contribute in a major way to a higher level of employee morale. Not only is the workplace a place where employees can make constructive contributions (by … Continue reading

Interruptions at Work

Interruptions at work can be a big negative for workers who need concentration and who truly want to get their work done. Some interruptions are inevitable. And some can be managed. Others simply impinge on an employee’s productive time and – not only create a problem for the diligent employee – but also cut into … Continue reading

Clearing a Path for Employees to Do Their Work

One of the curious phenomena in organizations is the inexplicable barriers that develop – often unthinkingly and unintentionally – that prevent employees from doing their work. You would think that getting the work done would be a paramount objective for an organization. But, for many reasons, things can go “off track” and impediments can arise. … Continue reading

In Times of Trouble, Communicate More

With each passing day, the economic news looks dimmer and dimmer. It’s hard to put into perspective, but we are seeing surprising developments that are shocking in their impact and the speed with which they come upon us. No one knows exactly how things will play out over time. But, the new economic developments are … Continue reading

Give Credit Where Credit Is Due

There is almost nothing that will decrease employee morale – and participation – more than neglecting to give credit and praise. When an employee comes up with an idea that saves the day, let it be known to all other staff members. If a team member goes above and beyond the call of duty, offer … Continue reading