As the economy changed and businesses have had to learn to cut back and reign in expenses, you may have to find a way to boost morale in the office. Between disappearing expense accounts, a lack of annual bonuses and constant concern about the possibility of downsizing, everyone needs a little boost now and then. Giving your team a some love every once in a while actually goes a long way – and believe it or not can have better effects than you would ever imagine. Here are a few of my ways to boost morale in the workplace when things get tough.
5 Ways to Boost Morale in the Office
- Have Friday fun days – mix it up, from themed out Fridays to a group lunch, but make it a weekly affair.
- Hold a little friendly competition (and offer a great prize!) – getting your associates to team up and work together for a common goal is fun, exciting and a lesson that goes a long way.
- Find a fun and affordable perk you can offer the crew – like great coffee or snacks in the break room.
- Hold an occasional off-site meeting. Getting everyone out of the office is an excellent way to mix it up.
- Share positive results with everyone. Your employees work hard and they want to be in the loop when it comes to winning new business or other developments.
Have you ever had a supervisor or coworker who had great tricks to boost morale at work? Please share!
