High staff morale is the lifeblood of a successful organisation.
Most people are under stress as they have a limited amount of time to cope with their daily tasks, their family life and electronic pressures.
Five of the best tips to boost morale
*For peace of mind, ration time
Let people have some time to think, to plan and to dream.
Encourage staff to plan each day’s activities in advance.
Get people to identify the most productive hours of their working day and see if they can use them for their higher priority tasks.
*Keep bodies and minds active
Encourage staff to keep fit, to look after their body, have regular check-ups, eat healthy foods and take regular exercises.
Continuously upgrade skills and keep training them in new areas of work.
*New responsibilities
Set high standards and challenge staff to take on new responsibilities.
Let people learn from their mistakes. It’s rare to be successful without failures along the way.
*When problems arise, don’t procrastinate
The longer you put off decisions the harder they become and lower the morale.
Make your mantra .”Do it now!” “Do it now!”
*“Do unto others as they would do unto you.”
This simple golden rule is important to help boost staff morale.
-Geoffrey Moss ( mossassociates.co.nz)
“Morale is based on enjoying work, enjoying colleagues and achieving tasks.”
Sources:“Secrets for Success. This book could change your life”, “Secrets for Success” published by Moss Associates Ltd and Cengage Learning Asia. Also available as an e-book from Amazon.com.