It would be an understatement to say that working on your team’s morale during the pandemic has been difficult. It does not matter whether you are a manager or an intern, the last eighteen months have been incredibly challenging, and the reality is that we have all struggled through them.
While the summer offered a great deal of relief with the lifting of restrictions, the chance to get our social lives back, and the opportunity to see our friends and family again, the winter is on the way and there are plenty of warning signs. It’s always a challenge to keep the spirits up in those weeks before the holiday season begins at the best of times. If you are looking for ways that you can keep your team happy and motivated in the weeks and months ahead, here are some things you should be looking at.
Give Your Staff Opportunities For Development
Allowing your staff to progress can sometimes be a little tricky, particularly if you run a small business. The reality is that you can’t always promote people as quickly as you, and indeed they, would like. However, just because you can’t always give someone a new title, does not mean you can’t give them the opportunity to learn. Think about what areas your business could benefit from and look at how you could help to train an existing employee in that area instead of hiring someone new. Think about offering to pay some of, or all of, the costs for online courses that will aid their professional development. Investing in their future will make them feel like they are part of the company’s future.
Help Them To Make A Difference
Current events have not exactly been a contributing factor towards great morale over the last year or so, and it can feel like it is hard for anyone to make a difference in the face of the challenges we are all facing. As an employer, you can create opportunities for your staff to give back with ideas and strategies that they may not have thought of or had access to. Green initiatives are a great way of bringing your team together for a positive goal, and organising regular charitable donations is such an important step.
If your employees want to make charitable donations through their employer, you can set up donations through payroll. This is tax-effective, it allows them to pick their charity, and it is easy to set up. Find out how to launch a Payroll Giving Scheme by visiting PayCaptain. They have broken down everything you need to know and find a solution that works for your business.
Keep Talking
There are a lot of benefits to working remotely but it has made it a lot easier to feel a sense of disconnect between employer and employee. So many people out there have struggled with their mental health through the pandemic, and it is so important that we keep supporting our employees and providing them with a safe space where they can talk about their issues. Nearly 60% of UK organisations now offer some form of mental health support to their staff and it will make a difference. Make sure that your staff understand that you are there for them when they need you. Be flexible with working hours to accommodate those with caring responsibilities outside of work.
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