Positive Work Environment -> Employee Production

 

        While I often talk about insurance-based employee benefits being a way to set yourself apart from other employers, it’s also important to have a positive work environment. Sometimes a break or having some fun in the office can boost employee morale and encourage productivity. In previous blogs, I’ve mentioned working from home and a four-day work week as ways to show employees you care and set yourself apart as a desirable employer. While these are encouraged, spending more time in the office can help create this environment as well.

              While those two strategies can be massive changes for an employer, you could try to show employees you care in less drastic ways too. Possibly a day a week or month where employees can bring their pets into work. Organized activities unrelated to work, engaging employees, but not with work. This could be company sports teams, or any kind of competition. The list of offerings an employer could use to put a smile on an employee’s face throughout the day could go on and on and varies between different workplaces. A positive and engaging work environment goes a long way in having happy employees and being a desirable employer.

              Not only would office activities and social events like this encourage a positive work environment, but it will build camaraderie within the workplace. With many employees consistently working online, friends in the workplace is becoming a lost art. The option to work from home is a great way to keep employees happy, but I believe keeping your employees connected and forming relationships with coworkers can help a company thrive. Every company is different, and I would be curious to hear your opinion on the topic.

 G. Kevin Nemith ,  Hilb Group Delaware  

Xavier Bodnar , Hilb Group Delaware

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G. Kevin Nemith CIC. CRM  President, Agency Leader for Hilb Group Delaware, 

 Xavier Bodnar Benefits Broker Hilb Group Delaware 

knemith@hilbgroup.com

xbodnar@hilbgroup.com

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