Employees serve as the most important players in every organisation. It is important to pay attention to any negativity that exists between them as it may hinder productivity and threaten the success of an organisation. Workplace negativity blocks creativity which in turn results in heavy losses for an organization and it also damages workplace relationships which hinders collaborative efforts and growth.
The question now is what can you do to reduce negativity in your organisation. Here are some ways you can encourage a positive attitude between your employees;
- Identify the problem:
It is important that you know what is causing the bad energy in your organisation. Ask questions, don’t just listen to one side, and conclude on the matter. Observe and make sure to receive feedback from your employees on any issue. - Encourage open communication:
Create a safe space for employees to share their opinions and ideas and pay attention to what they say no matter how trivial it is. Let everyone have a voice and put an end to one way communication. Evaluate the organisation’s current communication strategy and look for ways to improve it. You can also create a fun activity where everyone expresses their feelings about a particular issue.
- Create A Culture Of Growth:
Treat your employees to career seminars and training to develop their skills. Identify their interests and let them work with one another during a growth session. Encourage them to set goals and guide them. - Acknowledge Efforts and Celebrate Small Wins:
Some companies do not acknowledge the efforts of their employees and take all the credit for themselves. An unacknowledged effort may demotivate an employee and lower their morale into achieving higher goals. Give appropriate feedback, reward, and recognition to your employees and encourage them at all times. Learn to celebrate small milestones, be it having 10 new customers, 50 new followers on your social media page, or a reduction in your blog’s bounce rate. - Transparency is key:
Transparency is important as it enables employees to trust the company. Keep them informed on not necessarily all the issues but the ones that would likely affect them. Inform them of the policies, updates, and some strategies you want to take. - Organize Team-Building Events:
Team-building activities are activities for employees to build rapport with their coworker outside formal workplace settings. Encouraging positive attitudes and productivity with events such as indoor buffets, picnics, painting sessions, outside of the office could spark creativity and encourage collaboration.
Hope these tips help in helping you build a positive work environment.