These days, even the most treasured of employees are feeling a bit as if they’re being bounced from pillar to post. While it’s great to do our part to keep the pandemic under control, the on-again off-again realities of alternating working from home and trooping back to the office is tough to tolerate!
Employers might feel frustrated that a drop in team morale is something out of their control. After all, research seems to suggest that teleworking left a dent, and then heading back to the workplace made it deeper. However, it isn’t all doom and gloom. It turns out that leaders have the power to keep their team cohesive and connected—they just need to know where to begin!
Keep the Flow of Communication Steady
When your team is feeling uncertain—and particularly when they find themselves working at home once more—staying connected should be on the top of your priority list. Research revealed that teleworking employees feel a staggering 200% less committed when their managers fail to stay in touch.
Regular touch points, whether they’re weekly virtual meetings, keeping a chat window open, or having Zoom cocktails every Friday will keep synergy flowing. Keeping everyone in the team in the loop on how plans are evolving and providing a calm and confident voice will help everyone sail through the crisis.
Harness Modern Technology to Keep Your Employees Happy
You might not feel like anyone wants to see your ugly mug unecessarily, but the truth is, we are all social beings, and face-to-face contact is great for morale—even if it’s only virtual! Video conferencing tools can be ideal for a quick catch up, but also for shared lunch breaks and even team-building sessions.
Just about everything that you’d normally do to boost morale in the office can be achieved on-screen with a little ingenuity. Of course, if you’re back in the office but still masked-up and distancing, why not take activities outside?
Boost Team Morale With Stylish Branded Face Masks and Custom Apparel
There’s nothing like receiving a gift to lift the spirits—and getting something that also enhances safety is a great way to let your team know that you care. K Factory are here to help you out with that; choose from a selection of face masks, ready to brand with your logo, personalise with the recipients name, or decorate in any way your heart desires!
Of course, corporate gift-giving doesn’t have to stop there. Customised stationery, a branded umbrella, or even vibrantly embroidered apparel can help employees feel valued and included. Whether returning to the office, or going back into lockdown, looking after team morale is a must!
Our hope is that these gestures of generosity will allow your team to stay connected and your business to continue to blossom—no matter the challenges ahead. Contact the K Factory team to learn more about how we can help you keep employee morale high.
