Tips for Rebuilding Team Morale after Tough Times
When it comes to maintaining employee morale it’s been one thing after the other. There’s been the ongoing effect of the recession, crises like the Canterbury earthquake, restructuring and hiring freezes. No matter which way you cut it, it’s been a stressful time for both employers and employees over the past 18 months. For many, increased workloads and job uncertainty have been part of the landscape, so it’s little wonder a lingering sense of unease and depressed morale has become common in many workplaces. Low morale can take many forms - reduced productivity and efficiency, increased errors, missed deadlines, apathy and a higher rate of absenteeism. Even if your business managed to ride out economic and national crises, it’s likely your team is still anxious about what the future might hold. If you suspect your team is experiencing low morale, try the following strategies to rebuild confidence and energy. Open the channels of communication. To count...