YoManila.com | Loyalty in any of its forms, by definition, shouldn’t be fickle. However, when it comes to employee loyalty, we stand witness that the average time-span spent working for a company has decreased to just four years. As an employer, team leader or a manager, you have the task of changing this trend to create a longer and harmonious relationship. Here are a few ideas through which you will openly express that you appreciate your employees and their work and consequently, entice loyalty in them.
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Be mindful of their birthdays and anniversaries
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If you remember their birthdays, you will definitely enter the race for the most beloved manager. You can organize catering or a cake to be brought up at lunchtime so that everyone can congratulate. Also, you might prompt collecting money for a gift or collecting it yourself. As far as the work anniversaries go, you can send an appreciation email and a small gift, just so they know you recognize their efforts. For special anniversaries, such as staying loyal to your company for 5, 10 or more years, you can add some extra days off, a dinner for two at a nice restaurant or a plane ticket for any destination they choose.
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Put them on your website
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Although those pictures can be reminiscent of the wall of fame, employees love being listed as staff on the website. It gives them the sense their skills and accomplishments have been noted and that you, as a company, are proud to have them in your ranks. What you can also do, to make it more interesting, is not just to put their picture but a short description of them. If you make it humorous and likable you will not only make your team members happy but also increase interest in your company. Both clients and customers are drawn to websites with character, something that is a bit out of the ordinary and they would certainly prefer to purchase from or collaborate with a team that is cheerful in addition to meticulous.
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Make rewards inventive
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Sure, everyone enjoys a mug with their name on it but why don’t you get creative and think of something more memorable? For instance, if on a brainstorming session an employee comes up with a small but innovative proposition, as a reward, they can get a caricature of them drawn by a professional caricaturist. But mind you, this is suitable only for those employees who have a sense of humor since it might be offensive for some. Another fresh idea is giving them a customized prepaid visa card on which you can include the company logo and a picture of their pet. In this way, every time they get the card out of their wallet, they will connect your company with their beloved Mr. Woof and that will definitely bring a smile on their face.
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Add a suggestion box
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Introducing a suggestion box is good for the wellbeing of your team for several reasons. You will get suggestions on how to change some important things as well as learn about some issues that you couldn’t have seen on your own. If you make the suggestion box anonymous, you will ensure their honesty and show that you are ready to communicate, resolve and improve things through any communication channel. However, for them to see that you indeed care for their opinion, you need to also take action and apply some of the good practices they came up with.
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Redesign the break room
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If your team is working hard and they go to eat and clear their head in a grey and lifeless place, they will stay in their bad mood and their whirl of worried thoughts. One of the ways to show that you care for them is to redesign the break room they use on a daily basis. And now the fun part: you can turn it into anything you like! Start with adding some colors to the wall and some pieces of comfortable furniture and you will see the change on their faces when they are done with the break. Also, you might add some books or darts boards so that those who are finished with eating but still have some time left can have some enjoyment. By implementing some simple changes, you will create a room that will genuinely refresh and motivate them to continue with their workday.
