Kindness in the workplace is contagious; it contributes to a culture of collaboration. Happy, optimistic people look more generous and perform better at work. That’s why many global companies realize that just as they provide their offices with the latest technology, they also need to provide a proactive work environment tailored to the emotional needs of their staffs if they hope to improve efficiency levels. As a result, the days of office environments under high pressure are coming to an end, as companies realize that these stress factors are less motivating than previously thought.
When work is soulless, we are only half human
It is a strange world. We spend more time at work than with our friends and family. Work eats away at our lives, but we see the work as separate from life. Sometimes we do not want to take the job seriously, because we as a person are not taken seriously at the workplace. A positive atmosphere in the office encourages collaboration between employees; colleagues are more responsive and easily pass on new information to each other. On the contrary, when unfair competitive behavior dominates people suffer. People need other people to do their job. Suppose you would come to me because you need some critical information. Now in an extremely competitive environment, I would not be much quicker or only partially give that information. That way you cannot do your job well, and therefore you cannot perform to the full.
So, how can we connect with others? We can start by allowing a little air for ourselves and others, some space for kindness. Above and beyond, Social Responsibility has become part of the corporate culture of many companies; employees can and should actively contribute as well.
Employee’s single-combat mentality is awful for the company
Competition is stimulating, but too much competition among colleagues can do the opposite. With too much competition, the situation can topple and, employees enter into an unhealthy rivalry. Personal and hurtful attacks only damage the relationship with each other. Not only the individual employee but also the entire company suffers in an extremely competitive workplace. In addition to the possibly diminishing performance of some employees, knowledge is often kept secret among colleagues; they work in private and do not share information. Some rivalries are getting so bad that employees are looking for work elsewhere. To prevent this from happening that a superior third party would have to ask the competitors to talk.
Do not condemn or threaten your employees with consequences; reward instead
Managers sometimes pretend that kindness is an unnecessary luxury item, for which they have no time. The management team is accountable to create positive and friendly working environments that demonstrably boost productivity. Engaging as a team, working together can be a meaningful experience. Staff members should not have problems requesting help, requesting assignments and discussing management issues. Managers who demonstrate empathy and who act as mentors for their teams help improve loyalty by establishing positive working relationships. Do you know how much you benefit from appreciating somebody’s work? It forges stronger relationships with your employees, or your vendors or co-working companies.
Showing appreciation to the people that you work with is critical, so let’s not overlook benefit from appreciating. Give your employees the feeling that they can knock on your door at any time and come to you with their problems. It would also be unrealistic to assume that every working day is always only peace, joy, and pancakes. Once a bad mood has spread, it’s not so easy to come to terms with it. But somebody always has to take the first step. Why not you?
Happy June 1st to everyone.
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