Creating a positive work culture has been shown to make your team more productive. More recently, there has been an uptake in remote working, but many people are saying that they feel less connected to their workplace. Having strong social connections and bonds between colleagues will make sure that your employees don’t just show up to work but look forward to it and are resilient to the challenges of day-to-day work. If you are looking for a few ideas on how to boost your team’s morale, then here is a little advice.

Away days

Now, these are tricky to plan. Some people really don’t want to spend a day of work away from what they are doing for pointless trips. However, if you can find the right kind of activity that is not a waste of time then you should be able to build morale in your workplace. Away days that involve adult inflatable obstacle courses have been shown to increase everyone’s physical health but also improve communication and teamwork. It is important that you get everyone on board and find activities that everyone will enjoy.

Here are a few more popular ideas to try with your team:

• Go-Kart racing
• Go-Ape
• Climbing
• Escape rooms
• Bowling
• Scavenger hunt
• Kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding
• Laser tag
• Trampoline park or ninja warrior obstacle course

Promote a work-life balance

It is not surprising to learn that everybody works best in different ways. Long have you been told that 9-5 is the only way to go. However, due to the commitment that people have in their lives and what people prioritize, recent studies have shown that if you can implement a flexible term of employment then you may get the most out of your workforce. Some people prefer to start early and then finish early whilst others work better in the afternoon and into the evening. Not only will this improve your company's output but also build a happier team. 

Encourage employee-led initiatives 

One of the things you can do to encourage your team’s morale is to promote their own ideas. Ask employees how you can make their lives better or if they need anything from you. For example, if your employees are looking for more support for their mental and emotional well-being then you can scale out a health initiative for your employees. A Be Well and Work Well program can foster a sense of community in the team, and they will likely appreciate the effort you are going through to help them achieve physically and emotionally.  This small gensture can help them feel cared for and in turn this can increase morale.

Small gestures

This can be something as small as a little bit of recognition or helping them progress in an outside interest, a small gesture can go a long way to help your employees enjoy their work. You should try and offer small gestures like subsidies for mindfulness and meditation apps, access to national parks, or even by securing discounts at local stores. It doesn’t have to be much, but it can encourage your employees to enjoy their time a work a little more. 

Improving morale

Your business needs good employees. The way you can gather those and ensure they continue to work for you is to encourage a productive and friendly work atmosphere. It is the little things that will keep people coming back.

When employees are happy at work, they are more engaged in their tasks and will be more motivated to do well. They will also find that they have higher levels of creativity and productivity which will lead them to produce higher quality work. The happier employees are at work, the better the team morale is likely to be.