Running a business can be stressful (as Nick and I can testify!) with lots to juggle but taking time to show staff they are appreciated is vital to a positive culture and ultimately a successful business.
Small gestures can have a big effect on lowering staff turnover and contributing to the overall company brand and values. Here are some ways to show your team you really care, that have a low monetary value but a high impact:
Regular social events
This can be more bigger scale ‘away days’ but smaller more ad-hoc things can work better whether they be a couple of drink after works, an end of month long team lunch or something more active! As we get used to the post COVID world social events are even more important.
Ad hoc incentives
Looking to hit a goal in the month? How about end of month pizzas or a half day for the team to say well done.
Be a considerate boss
Staff want a boss who is approachable and who they are happy to take their problems too, sometimes professional or sometimes personal. Always be polite, say hello, say thank you, offer a tea or coffee if your making one and generally show interest in how they are generally getting on.
Flexible and hybrid working
Ok this is now an expectation rather than a benefit, but those who can't or don't want to offer it will be left benind. Some trust needs to built, but giving employees the opportunity to work from home costs nothing (save for investing in a cloud based CRM) and the flexibility can go a long way to helping juggle work and personal life.
Birthday off policy
Giving employees their birthday off work (regardless of workload!) is a great way to show the team you care.
Invest in your workspace
Not every business has a huge open plan office with high tech gadgets looking over the city sky line but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a great workspace. Consider things like slim line PCs, natural light, big windows, a water cooler, plants and an office radio (all things we have a Thornton Legal HQ by the way! – go us).
Whether you’re a manager in an international PLC or start up SME, it’s vital to show your staff you care about them, without them you don’t have a business. Falling into the trap of high staff turnover can be fatal. Look after your team and they will look after you.
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