Seven Ways to Create a Happier Workplace
In the ongoing effort to engage and retain workplace talent, one distinct element rings true. Employees who are happy in their jobs are more likely to stay there. But what does it take to improve the level of happiness? Here are seven suggestions: Provide Greater Flexibility The pandemic has changed the way many employees think about going to work. Those who were forced to work from home or other remote locations proved that they don’t always have to be in the office to get work done. Companies that are more flexible about allowing employees who want to work from home the opportunity to do so—at least some of the time—will have less trouble retaining workers. There’s even a trend of giving workers more free time to help cultivate a happier workplace. In instances where workers are fully remote, this could mean encouraging them to turn off their computers at the …