{"id":5958,"date":"2017-11-03T16:42:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T14:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greatpeopleinside.com\/?p=5958"},"modified":"2017-11-10T17:41:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T15:41:40","slug":"energised-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatpeopleinside.com\/fi\/energised-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your Employees energised"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top organisations around the world are starting to\u00a0manage\u00a0employee\u00a0energy\u00a0like\u00a0a highly important strategic asset. They know that the ever-increasing pace of advancements requires more and more\u00a0human energy. Any entrepreneur will tell you that it\u00a0takes a tonne of energy to grow and build a business. The key is to manage it; sometimes you have to exert energy, other times you need to conserve it to go the extra mile, and after a sprint you need to replenish it. When teams are energised, they feel like they can achieve almost anything. But when there\u2019s an energy gap among employees, it\u2019s up to you the leader to bring back the necessary level of energy.\u00a0You<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>have to show the kind of energy you want to see. At the beginning it\u2019s important to assess where your employees stand. Think about when they were at their highest energy levels, when they had a perfect day, what does the average day look like. These things will help you take things forward. Here are some of the best hacks in order to maximise human energy:<\/p>\n

1<\/strong>.\u00a0Spend time engaging with people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Say hello in the morning and goodbye at night. Be approachable.\u00a0Ask about their families and show them you care about other things besides work. When they miss work because their baby is sick, ask how the child is doing when they come back. Also, enable your teams to enjoy and get to know each other.\u00a0One great and very simple way to do this is through team lunches and dinners.<\/p>\n

2<\/strong>.\u00a0Honor special occasions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Celebrate every new hire. Acknowledge special occasions and make people feel special. For example, IBM used to give a gold watch to celebrate 25 years with the company, but most people don\u2019t stay that long anymore. Don\u2019t wait 25 years! You can celebrate every year and every other milestones in small ways by recognizing employees\u2019 achievements in meetings or writing them personal thank you notes.<\/p>\n

3. Careful with work hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the U.S. employees who are earning a salary of less than $47,476 must track hours and be\u00a0paid for overtime. It’s wise to start enforcing this rule and discourage employees from doing work off the clock. Try and explain to your people that work-life balance can and should be achieved. Talk to each and every one of them individually to show them that you really care and you may see shifts in attitude towards themselves. It is also recommended that they take regular breaks during office hours in order to unwind. Encourage them to leave their desks, go out for a walk, stretch or even find a quiet space where they can relax.<\/p>\n

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Read also: Preventing Burnout in 5 Easy Steps<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
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4. Allow creativity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employees need to be reminded that there is no such thing as a bad idea. Even when an idea is not pursued, it can shift ideas into new territories.<\/p>\n

From how employees decorate their desks to how they complete assignments, allow creative freedom, as long as standards of work are met. Encourage employee input, and, however possible, provide time and resources for meaningful, work-related smaller projects. \u00a0Nowadays, companies now set aside time each week when employees can work on their own projects, as long as those efforts further the company’s goals.<\/p>\n

Employers can’t remove all the stress of their employees’ lives, but they can make the workplace a source of purpose, focus and togetherness that can help prevent employee burnout.<\/p>\n

5. Celebrate wins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do fun things with and for your team. Take a break and take the team to a movie, or do some charity or volunteering work together. This can be achieved very easily and here are some examples:<\/p>\n