A positive work environment creates engaged employees. And, engaged employees bring a whole different energy to work.
It’s the energy that powers up and increases productivity. Improves problem-solving and innovation. And fosters a commitment to getting the job done right and on time. It also powers better relationships between co-workers. Better communication and collaboration. And, its also the energy that decreases burnout, absenteeism and turnover.
A culture of continuous improvement that supports employee success. An employee who is struggling can have a major impact on an organization, impacting others well beyond that person. Fortunately, the reverse is also true, and employee success is also contagious.
Aligning employees with the organization’s values and goals. Clarity is one of the biggest drivers of employee experience and performance. That clarity is the result of employees being in-sync with the organization’s goals and the role they play in achieving them.
Aligning employees and management. Successful organizations rely on everyone working as a team. Managers and employees being in-sync is necessary for things to run smoothly and goals to be met consistently.
Enhancing employee well being and increasing on the job safety. Stressed and exhausted employees aren’t focused on succeeding at their job. They just want to make it through the day. Employees who have a well-balanced life are more likely to be focused on the tasks at hand and mindful of what they are doing.
Reduce burnout and absenteeism. Negative experiences in the workplace lead to poor attitudes and poor performance. The employees who are most impacted are much more likely to do poor quality work and miss deadlines along with showing up late, leaving early and missing days altogether.
Reduce employee turnover. Negative workplaces are major contributors to turnover. High turnover can lead to increased workloads and stress levels as well as lowered morale for the rest of the team. Not to mention the real cost in dollars and time spent on recruiting, selecting and training a replacement is substantial.
And there is one additional, often overlooked benefit…
Employees who are supported by a positive workplace generate higher customer satisfaction scores. Enthusiasm for the organization and its products and services coupled with great customer service is a winning combination.