As an HR professional, part of your role is supporting employees. This includes showing the company stands behind them during economic uncertainty.
Supporting your workforce is more important now than ever. The coronavirus pandemic and the recession make it difficult to elevate employee morale.
However, the level of employee engagement and morale impact how well your company moves forward in a tough economy. The more engaged your employees, the more productive they are. This results in greater job satisfaction and employee morale.
As a result, you must prioritize employee morale during these economically challenging times. The following tips can help.
Use these methods to elevate employee morale in a tough economy.
Provide Competitive Benefits and Perks
Offer benefits and perks in line with employees’ needs. Examples include paid parental leave, paid time off for voluntarism, free yoga classes, and the ability to work remotely.
Helping meet personal needs makes employees feel cared for. It also increases employee morale.
Emphasize Transparency
Openly communicate company information with employees as much as possible. For instance, share how the organization is doing financially. Also, discuss whether any business changes will be implemented. Additionally, address employee questions and concerns as they come up.
Promoting transparency helps build trust. It shows employees are heard and taken seriously. This enhances employee engagement and morale.
Promote Team-Building Activities
Provide resources for managers to organize team events. Examples include virtual cooking classes, a day of volunteering with a local charity, or team trivia. These activities promote employee connections and collaboration.
Encouraging fun among teams increases employee engagement. It also maintains a connection between the purpose of each employee’s role and business results. This elevates employee morale.
Prioritize Employee Recognition
Encourage managers to recognize and reward their employees’ contributions. This includes what the employee accomplished, the steps they took, their results, and their impact on the organization. A bonus, raise, or promotion should be given when appropriate.
Expressing appreciation for achievements helps employees feel seen and valued. This provides motivation to perform at high levels. It also increases employee morale.
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