4 BENEFITS OF AN ENGAGING WORKPLACE

We hear a lot about company culture, wellbeing and engaging work environments, but the question is – why? Of course the obvious reason is because any good manager would want their employees to be happy.

But how can we relate it to work and professional success?

ENGAGED EMPLOYEES ARE PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYEES

A healthy amount of pressure is needed for any job but too much stress can drastically impact our work. If employees are in a cut-throat, dreary, and unsupportive environment, it’s a no brainer that many will feel anxious, insecure or irritated.

On the flip side, fun and supportive workplaces create happy and dedicated employees. You’re more likely to feel more passionate about your work if your workplace is passionate about your success.

REDUCES TURNOVER AND ATTRACTS NEW TALENT

You may want to be sat down for this one… 73% of professionals leave a job because they disliked a company culture (Robert Walters). That means 73% of employees could’ve stayed in a business if the company culture was better.

Work is a huge part of a person’s life, so many people take the view that they may as well enjoy it. Creating a friendly and fun working environment is bound to retain talent, but also attract it. If you present from the start that you’re a great company with happy employees – that’s a phenomenal selling point.

ENCOURAGES COLLABORATION

If your employees have a fun in the workplace, they’re probably much more relaxed and chatty. And before you start to think this is a bad thing, it’s actually not.

When employees are encouraged to get to know each other, they’re more likely to collaborate, share ideas and help each other out with work. A culture that has a foundation of teamwork is a culture that is more productive and innovative.

IMPROVES ATTENDANCE

This isn’t just to do with employees skipping work because they’re dreading going into the office, this is about real health problems. Ever had an employee call in sick with a headaches, insomnia, chronic pain or digestive issues? What if we told you that there’s a possibility that it could be from stress? (Healthline)

Happy employees who feel comfortable at work are more likely to avoid prolonged stress and anxiety and as a result, avoid a huge range of health problems.

- Written by Oliver Howson

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