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All employers would like to have a happy and productive workforce. Businesses want people who are performing at their best and are happy in their jobs. These are people who make a company grow, people who stay with a company.

Here are 8 steps to keep workers happy and productive:

Proper onboarding

Companies should not overlook onboarding employees. If done well, you will have workers who feel more at home, perform better, and stay longer. Onboarding is their introduction to the company, your chance to make a good impression and enable the new person to hit the ground running.

Clear expectations

Employees need to know exactly what their job duties and responsibilities are and what is expected of them in terms of performance. These performance standards need to clear and concrete so that there is no misunderstanding.

Training

You need to offer employees opportunities to grow in their jobs, to have professional development. You can do this by offering training at the company or by reimbursing employees who continue their training and education.

Acting fairly

Make sure employees are paid what they are worth. Employees should be paid competitive salaries. Also, managers need to avoid showing favoritism.

Giving feedback

People need to be appraised of their performance. They need to know how they are doing, what they are doing well, what they need to change or improve. They also need to know that they are listened to.

Following policies and procedures.

Every company has policies and procedures in place regarding acceptable employee behavior and dealing with issues like discrimination. Employees need to know that these policies are important and that they are enforced. They need to know that they are not simply words on a page.

Creating a friendly environment.

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to do this. It is all a matter of showing respect.

Looking after employee health

Wellness programs are a way of showing your regard for your employees and of maintaining a healthy workforce, things like offering healthy snacks, fitness classes, or paying for gym memberships. While these may cost the company money, in the long run you will have happier and healthier employees, people who are not absent as often and who perform better.

A great company, starts with great people.

If your company is looking for reliable, qualified workers, Winston Resources is here to help you. Winston has an extensive network of candidates, and we can find the right person for you, someone who can make an immediate impact. Give Winston a call today.


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