April 2023 - Happy Workers

Happy workers increase productivity, engagement, and loyalty. One way to cultivate employee happiness is to encourage workplace friendships. Studies show that employees who have friends at work tend to be more productive and more efficient, they tend to innovate and share ideas, engage customers and co-workers, and generally have more fun at work.

One way to cultivate employee friendships is to provide opportunities for or to encourage employees to volunteer together to help their communities (United Way, Earth Day, Food Drives, etc.). Another way is to provide or encourage monthly breakfasts or lunches within departments or teams. Another way is to host a quarterly birthday or seasonal holiday gatherings for the workforce.

Employees often spend more time with their co-workers than with their families, so making the workplace a happy place is good for everyone.