We already wrote an article on Vitality in the workplace: the 5 tips & tricks. Work happiness and vitality are often intertwined and a lack of vitality can have serious consequences. In this blog we tell you how you can increase your employees' happiness at work. Are you an employee yourself? Very good, then you can immediately put these six tips into practice!
Work happiness is not the same for everyone.
As different as people are, so are the needs and reasons for happiness. Therefore, the six factors are not listed in order of relevance. For one employee, the bottom factor will be much more important than number one and vice versa. The fact is, however, that happy employees are crucial to a successful business. Personnel with high levels of work happiness are:
- Motivated
- Less frequent illness (lower absenteeism)
- Involved in the organization
We have listed 6 factors that encourage job happiness.
1) Respect and appreciation
It can be said that getting appreciation is vital for every human being. People want appreciation for what they do, not only from family or a partner, but also in the workplace. Receiving appreciation and respect increases engagement and keeps employees motivated. Curious about workplace happiness within your organization? Use the wide range of validated questionnaires and make in-depth analyses with an interactive dashboard.
2) Enjoyment of work
You often hear people say, "My colleagues make it fun! Work atmosphere is a very important factor when it comes to job happiness. Employees who have fun with colleagues enjoy their work more and also perform their jobs better. So as an employer, don't underestimate the value of a staff outing, an activity or a free mibo!
3) Independence
Dutch workers indicate in several surveys that they are happier when they can do their work more independently. Autonomy in work creates trust between employee and employer. Since the corona pandemic, people have been working more independently than ever; a good example is working from home, which has become indispensable in many organizations.
4) A nice work environment
Feeling comfortable and relaxed in your workplace affects job happiness. If a work environment does not suit an employee, it can cause a lot of tension, stress and even burnout. So as an employer, it is important to know if your staff is in place, or if action needs to be taken. Find out through these questionnaires whether you need to take action and make in-depth analyses with an interactive dashboard.
5) Fun with colleagues
A good relationship with colleagues is an important condition when it comes to job happiness for a large proportion of working people. The theme of job satisfaction is similar, but not the same. Appreciation and loyalty from co-workers, for many employees, ensure higher job happiness.
6) Invest in (personal) development
The opportunity for development and deployment has a major impact on a person's well-being. When a person has no visibility for growth or development in his or her work, the level of job happiness often falls a lot lower. Within an organization, therefore, there must be room for self-reflection and personal development. As an organization, there is a task to encourage and facilitate this for employees. Wondering what Johan.nl can do for your organization? Use smart software for e-health processes and discover the happiness of your employees.
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