Are You Employing Aimless Drifters?

Morale: noun. The feelings of enthusiasm and loyalty that a person or group has about a task or job. (Merriam-Webster.com)

That pretty much sums it up right there. How is your employee morale these days? Are your employees enthusiastic about their jobs and loyal to you? Or are they half-asleep, have one foot out the door, or have stopped caring about their job? It’s easy to see how poor morale can have a detrimental effect on your organization.

It’s in our nature to improve our well-being and have a sense of purpose in life. Without it, we become aimless drifters without any goals. Can you see why that’s a problem in the workplace?
Let’s be honest. Not all jobs are very stimulating. What we can do is explain to our employees how their job fits into the bigger picture. Why is producing that widget on a daily basis vital for the success of the business? Well-being of the country? World? Etc.

By giving employees a sense of their purpose, showing true appreciation for their work, and doing the little things, you can improve morale and productivity in your workplace.
From the August ed. of The Bertram Business Bulletin