Just finished reading an article from the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) about the unhappiness being felt by workers at the moment. It seems the biggest single issue isn’t earning more wonga (although this may help in the short-term) it’s to do with the lack of opportunities to learn new skills.
Training and marketing are the easiest, so first budgets to cut in response to the recession but I think they’re the one’s that lead to permanent and lasting damage once there’s an up-turn. With almost a quarter of workers developing an ‘itch’ (23% according to the CIPD) the up-turn could see an increase in employee wanderlust if employers fail to romance and inspire their key staff.
Keeping staff happy, loyal & motivated doesn’t mean having to spend squillions – it means making those tiny, heartfelt gestures that create wonderful memories, oodles of ahh moments and armies of loved up employees.
- Their favourite biscuit
- Pens running out – get them a new one
- Mugs chipped – replace it
- Picture of their favourite pin-up
- Cakes because it’s a day with the letter Y in it
- Crunchie bars because its Friday
- Send a ‘you’re totally fab’ card/message
And, now prepare for the warm and fuzzy feeling to happen …….
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