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 take a whole new way of thinking. This is the fourteenth edition of a 22-week special on ideas you could implement to keep those best employees:
14) Encourage Personalized Workspace
People spend 25% or more of their time each week at work. Wouldn’t it be nice if that time were spent in a space that’s comfortable, friendly, and personal? Give your employees a voice in making your office a better place to work by letting them enhance their work areas to be more productive, less noisy, more roomy, whatever’s most important to them (within company guidelines). Here are some suggestions:
- Set aside a small budget for employees to spend on plants, flowers, pictures, candy, artwork, etc.
- Install a bulletin board or chalkboard that employees can use to post everything from recipes to photos of customers to humorous messages.
- Encourage new photos of family members, kids, or other important people to them.
- During the holidays, encourage your staff to decorate their areas in the spirit of the season. Offer a small prize to the most festive desk.
Studies have shown that work environment can have a dramatic impact on productivity and morale. By getting your employees involved, you can help to build a more enthusiastic staff and send a signal to other workers that creativity and innovation are important company values.
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