Businesses with happy employees should celebrate. Motivated and satisfied employees perform better at work and contribute to the increased overall productivity of a company. They are also inspired to be better every day and support the company’s goals and missions.
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Why are Employees Unhappy? Businesses with happy employees should celebrate. Motivated and satisfied employees perform better at work and contribute to the increased overall productivity of a company. They are also inspired to be better every day and support the company’s goals and missions. Companies with unhappy employees, on the other hand, should actively manage. Disengaged and unmotivated employees cannot perform their job well, leading to reduced income and profit. It is no surprise that unhappy employees can lead to a business that suffers.
No Motivation at All Unhappiness in the workplace, however, is common. Employees become disengaged for a number of reasons. It may be because of stress brought about by tight deadlines, unacknowledged effort, or simply because they are fed up with work. Disengaged employees are not just unhappy at work. They also act out their unhappiness, spreading the negative energy to their co-workers. While they may give time through the workday, they do not devote enough energy and passion to the work they do.
No Recognition Recognition is important for every employee. When workers do not feel valued, they lose focus and motivation over time. Showing appreciation or making employees feel valued, however, it not just about giving money for every new accomplishment. Verbal praise and occasional gifts are much better.
Low Salary When employees feel that they are not getting what they deserve, they will not care much about the job. The only thing that is important to them is to get through the day. Evaluating an employee’s salary or talking to team members can give employers a clear idea of what is making the staff unmotivated.
Too Much Rules If the company is bound by too much rules, employees may feel restricted and unhappy. It is perfectly fine to have some office rules, but they should not control the entire team’s actions. Boosting autonomy is important to establish a healthy level of productivity.
No Spark Some employees just work because it supports their needs. New and strict expectations lead them to do some of the things they do not like. When the passion is gone, reengaging employees is necessary. It is best to give them purpose so that their time at the office does not go to waste.
Resources: http://www.montgomerypresents.com/ http://www.inc.com/ariana-ayu/why-happiness-matters-in-gratitude-to-robin-williams.html http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/11/why-do-workers-feel-sounhappy/382288/