The rules of employee retention have changed. No longer can loyalty be bought with big salaries, hefty bonuses, and rich benefits packages. Today it takes intangible, non-monetary rewards to create an atmosphere that makes your people feel valued, respected, and involved. It takes a whole new way of thinking. This is the eighth edition of a 22-week special on ideas you could implement to keep those best employees:
8) Have Fun
Malcolm Forges once said, " A job without frustration is not a job." It's true, of course. Every job comes with its fair share of dirty work, stress, and bad days. But work should also be uplifting, enjoyable and, yes, fun. Imagine what would happen to your turnover rate if people actually looked forward to getting out of bed each morning and coming to the office.
Use your imagination to inject more fun into the workplace. Walk through the office with a video camcorder or instant camera. Pass out gag gifts during an impromptu "awards ceremony". Post cartoons around the office. Hide candy and other treats for your employees to discover. Poke fun at yourself whenever the opportunity arises. Be creative. You'll find the best ideas often won't cost you a penny, but they are priceless when it comes to boosting employee morale.
Another idea is to create a "fun" committee to come up with ideas about enhancing the atmosphere in the workplace. Be careful not to squelch the ideas as they are important.
HAVE FUN!
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