How to be happy at work... and become more productive!
19 February 2009
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As a worker, we sometimes wonder how to become more productive, more profitable, more available, less stressed, etc.… Beyond technical tools, skilled labor, and material and financial resources, certain elements within a company can make the difference between profitability and unprofitability. The level of employee commitment to the company's mission and values and, consequently, their level of satisfaction can also influence.
Working on a stimulating job
It's a truth: in our society, work occupies an important place in our lives. We spend an average of eight hours a day at work, so it's essential to make a good career choice and, above all, to choose a company that shares our values. By choosing well, a candidate is more likely to hold a position that they really enjoy and stay there for a long time.
For a worker, holding a position that matches their skills and potential allows them to be constantly stimulated. It is important for them to know all the resources at their disposal in order to help them successfully complete the projects entrusted to them. It is even more important for them to know the direction and vision of their leaders. If employees and management share the same ideals, the results can only be positive.
Having the confidence of one's superiors
Another essential element in a worker's professional life is knowing that their superior has confidence in them. As an employee, they appreciate being supervised, but they also like to have some leeway and a sufficient degree of autonomy for daily decision-making. Having to refer to their superior at the slightest opportunity only discourages them and leads to poor performance. It is often by letting employees take initiative that fruitful ideas emerge.
On the other hand, in order to help the employer keep their team motivated, it is the responsibility of each team member to inform them about what works and what should be changed. Completing an annual satisfaction questionnaire can be a good way to take the pulse of the company. In return, the employer has a "moral" responsibility towards their team and must share the results obtained. Obviously, they should not wait for this type of evaluation to discuss and exchange with their employees, because the details that often make the difference do not necessarily emerge at that precise moment. Regular discussion with the team is more profitable since an employee who feels listened to tends to express themselves more easily.
Having the necessary recognition
Another good way to keep an employee motivated is recognition in all its forms. Whether it's a compliment on the work accomplished, congratulations in front of the rest of the team after a good achievement, participation in draws, tickets to sporting or cultural events, lunch with a client, or participation in various galas, it is undeniable that employee appreciation greatly promotes their sense of belonging to the company. This is exactly the kind of action that can make all the difference at a time when staff retention is becoming an increasingly important issue. Brand employers must know how to attract the right employees, but also learn to retain them, because according to the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, 84% of companies already have or will soon have problems with skilled labor shortages.
Closing remarks
To employers: always keep in mind that a happy employee is more likely to be a motivated, mobilized... and high-performing employee!
To employees: make sure you lead a well-balanced life, because it's no secret: to be happy at work, you also need to be happy in your personal life! Despite your employer's good intentions to satisfy you, you cannot be fully motivated and productive if more personal problems constantly occupy your thoughts. In other words, put in your own effort, because your professional happiness also depends on your way of being on a daily basis!
Israel Auclair
Posted online February 18, 2009
workopolis.com
Working on a stimulating job
It's a truth: in our society, work occupies an important place in our lives. We spend an average of eight hours a day at work, so it's essential to make a good career choice and, above all, to choose a company that shares our values. By choosing well, a candidate is more likely to hold a position that they really enjoy and stay there for a long time.
For a worker, holding a position that matches their skills and potential allows them to be constantly stimulated. It is important for them to know all the resources at their disposal in order to help them successfully complete the projects entrusted to them. It is even more important for them to know the direction and vision of their leaders. If employees and management share the same ideals, the results can only be positive.
Having the confidence of one's superiors
Another essential element in a worker's professional life is knowing that their superior has confidence in them. As an employee, they appreciate being supervised, but they also like to have some leeway and a sufficient degree of autonomy for daily decision-making. Having to refer to their superior at the slightest opportunity only discourages them and leads to poor performance. It is often by letting employees take initiative that fruitful ideas emerge.
On the other hand, in order to help the employer keep their team motivated, it is the responsibility of each team member to inform them about what works and what should be changed. Completing an annual satisfaction questionnaire can be a good way to take the pulse of the company. In return, the employer has a "moral" responsibility towards their team and must share the results obtained. Obviously, they should not wait for this type of evaluation to discuss and exchange with their employees, because the details that often make the difference do not necessarily emerge at that precise moment. Regular discussion with the team is more profitable since an employee who feels listened to tends to express themselves more easily.
Having the necessary recognition
Another good way to keep an employee motivated is recognition in all its forms. Whether it's a compliment on the work accomplished, congratulations in front of the rest of the team after a good achievement, participation in draws, tickets to sporting or cultural events, lunch with a client, or participation in various galas, it is undeniable that employee appreciation greatly promotes their sense of belonging to the company. This is exactly the kind of action that can make all the difference at a time when staff retention is becoming an increasingly important issue. Brand employers must know how to attract the right employees, but also learn to retain them, because according to the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, 84% of companies already have or will soon have problems with skilled labor shortages.
Closing remarks
To employers: always keep in mind that a happy employee is more likely to be a motivated, mobilized... and high-performing employee!
To employees: make sure you lead a well-balanced life, because it's no secret: to be happy at work, you also need to be happy in your personal life! Despite your employer's good intentions to satisfy you, you cannot be fully motivated and productive if more personal problems constantly occupy your thoughts. In other words, put in your own effort, because your professional happiness also depends on your way of being on a daily basis!
Israel Auclair
Posted online February 18, 2009
workopolis.com
