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5 Tips to Keep Your Employees Happy and Inspired

To say this has been a challenging year would be a vast understatement. However, your employees have rolled their sleeves up and adjusted. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, so you’re looking for ways to keep your team motivated.

The last thing you want is to lose a valued employee — especially right now. Keep your employees happy and inspired by making these moves.

Show Gratitude

You probably assume your employees know how much you appreciate them, but when was the last time you said, “thank you?” Those two little words mean a lot, so use them often. Knowing you’re paying attention and truly grateful for everything they do will motivate people to keep up the great work.

Give Them a Voice

No one wants to feel like their opinion doesn’t count. You hired incredibly talented, bright employees, so encourage them to speak up. Make them feel comfortable sharing innovative ideas, concerns, and anything else on their mind. People don’t expect you to take every suggestion, but they value the chance to have their voice heard.

Assign Meaningful Work

It’s easy to lose your zest for the job when every task feels mundane. Meet with employees individually to learn more about their passions and goals for the future. Use this knowledge to assign them to projects that align with their interests. This will keep them engaged and excited to come to work each day.

Recognize Outstanding Efforts

The best workers don’t require constant praise. However, it’s important to recognize people for going above and beyond your expectations. This makes them feel valued and reinforces the fact that they’re making a positive impact.

Honor employees in staff meetings, team emails, or privately — whatever you think is best.

Put Your Trust in Them

Being the boss comes with a lot of responsibility, but that’s still not an excuse to micromanage. When employees feel like you don’t trust them, they lose interest in their jobs. Keep them inspired by empowering them to make decisions on their own. This gives them a sense of ownership that ensures they remain invested in their work.

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