JOB Contentment 

Think of the times when you have enjoyed your work.

          Think of the times when you have been frustrated at work. 

          This makes a good starting point to look for the best tips to help your people enjoy their work and feel they are making a worthwhile contribution.

          To create a competitive advantage both management and workers must agree on goals. There must be a delegation of responsibilities, trust, confidence, accountability, feedback and support.

A handful of tips to give your employees more enjoyable work

* Employees must feel they are contributing and making a difference 

          The organisation should have realistic goals and objectives. Employees must feel they are helping the organisation to achieve these goals.

          Workers must know exactly what is required of them and have their part clearly explained to them.            

* They must be praised and told they are making a difference

          “Thank you. You did a good job.” It’s so easy to say and can be greatly appreciated.

          Rewards can come in many forms, from small gifts to time off, or praise in front of others.

* Give your employees more responsibility

          New responsibilities indicate trust. Even if they make some mistakes it’s a good learning experience.

* Challenge people to learn new skills

          People learn at different rates so mentoring and training need to be carried out professionally and skilfully.

          Most people get satisfaction from mentoring others.  Use this training technique for staff development.

          Look for creative assignments to challenge people. They must feel they are increasing their knowledge and skills.

* Help them believe their work is worthwhile    

          People will enjoy their work more if they feel they have made a positive difference.

          When they feel part of a successful team and the organisation is going forward and making a worthwhile contribution,  they will get more job satisfaction. They will be proud of their organisation and feel their contribution is well worthwhile.   

          More job satisfaction means less stress at work so give make sure you act on these five recommendations.

-Geoffrey Moss (mossassociates.co.nz) 

“Greater satisfaction comes from the appreciation and praise for a job well done.”

Source: “Time-Savers”, Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand and McGraw-Hill, Australia also as “Time Management Secrets” Cengage Learning Asia, Singapore Available as an E-book from Amazon.com.