How To Keep Your Employees’ Morale High During The Hard Times

Chispa Magazine-Lisa Taranto Schiffer-Morgan Stanley-Spring Clean FinancesIn every company’s life, there are times when things aren’t going as well as it was planned. The company can run out of money, clients may decide not to work with you anymore, or you can lose big investors, who may draw back.

In those times managers should be the first on the line, and their activity can make the necessary changes. A good team of managers will be responsible for the overall morale of the employees. In case they fail, the whole company can scatter away. In order to successfully go through the challenging period, all of your workers must be motivated, and tips below will assist you in achieving that.

Reorganize. Work on building good atmosphere by including employees in major goals and company objectives. People who have plenty of information about the company strategy and overall business plan are going to be more motivated. They’ll recognize company’s goals as their own, and will work even harder, regardless of the circumstances. Just keep them well informed about the changes and they’ll stay motivated and eager to assist you.

Open your door to everyone. Once your employees find out about the tough situation your company is in, give your best to reassure them that everything will be alright. Just keep in mind not to give faulty promises. Of course, there will be some stuff you couldn’t discuss, so try to explain that to them in a way they won’t feel left out.

Keep the worst thoughts for yourself. Once you’ve gotten in a bad situation, be aware that you’re responsible and be a part of the solution. Refrain of finding a scapegoat, and avoid engaging in violent conversations with staff members. You should also avoid giving orders. Rather choose assertiveness and try to understand your employees. If you are armed with patience and open-mindedness, you may as well pick up few good ideas from those conversations.

Open yourself for suggestions. Business crisis can be a very stressful period of your life, and you’ll need eyes wide open. This way you won’t miss any good idea and a solution that may fall on your plate. As mentioned above, listen to your colleagues, one of them may have the answer you’re seeking for. On the other hand, you may as well seek help from a corporate insolvency firm in your area.

Don’t forget to reward hard work. Keep in mind that your employees are your biggest capital in difficult times. Their dedication and motivation can be the turning point in the critical situation. Make sure to keep rewarding them for their endeavors. That way, your team will get stronger and you’ll get strong allies on your side. It’s highly unlikely that you’ll be able to avoid the catastrophe without them. With a lot of them by your side, you’ll have a greater chance of survival.

Evaluate your workers on regular basis. The company should continue to operate at the same pace as usual. Continue to evaluate employees by informing them about their achievements and keep them posted about their performance. If you see that someone is unsatisfied and demotivated, offer them constructive conversation by finding out why is that happening and offer your help in overcoming the issue. Evaluating is a very useful tool in encouragement of the employees since it develops a sense of self-worth.

Book some training and development courses. Even if the financial side of your business is in crisis, you should continue to educate and train your employees. You may not be in the situation to organize remote team building, but you can always find a way to provide training sessions for at least one employee. Instead of sending several them to learn fresh skills, that one can share his experiences with the others. That way, you’ll get improvement for a lot of them and you’ll need to pay just for one.

Take care of dissatisfied workers. No matter what you do considering motivation and keeping up with good morale, some of your workers won’t recognize that and will lack good spirits and eagerness to thrive with you. In those cases, you should be willing to offer them another option. You may transfer them to another department or even a completely different company. It’s always better doing that, since one unsatisfied worker can bring down others and issues will continue to arise.

Final thoughts. In times of struggle and uncertainty, top managers and CEO’s must be clear headed and up to the challenge. You never know how long the crisis will last, so you have to prepared for everything and work like you’ve never worked before. As mentioned above, the secret of success is highly motivated employees, whose endeavors will most certainly make the difference. Keep them content and positive, and they’ll repay you with hard work and good ideas.

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Leila Dorari

Leila Dorari

Leila Dorari is an entrepreneur and a freelance writer from Sydney. Currently, she is spreading the word about how getting out of the comfort zone can improve one's career odds. When taking a break from making new marketing slogans, she is either window shopping or exploring new ways to make her life more meaningful.
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Leila Dorari is an entrepreneur and a freelance writer from Sydney. Currently, she is spreading the word about how getting out of the comfort zone can improve one's career odds. When taking a break from making new marketing slogans, she is either window shopping or exploring new ways to make her life more meaningful.