A lot of workers feel a lack of recognition for the contribution they make to the business – they want to feel valued. Certain benefits may represent a cost to the business, but they act as powerful incentives to keep employees happy and therefore more productive. Consider introducing these trends to your workplace and expect office morale and employee motivation to improve.

1. BOOSTING
OFFICE
MORALE
6easy ways
to inspire your
employees
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2. WHAT DOES
IT TAKE TO KEEP
YOUR STAFF
inspired?
Our 6 tips will help
you build morale
and lift spirits in
your workplace.
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3. Implement a roster for your
employees to leave early once a month.
Ultimate motivator to work smart
throughout the day and enjoy an early
mark to pick up the kids, go for a run
or simply enjoy being home before
peak hour.
OR consider work-from-home days
or flexible hours...
... and you’ll see
happy faces all
around!
LEAVE WORK
early day 1
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4. Why not give employees an extra
annual leave day for their birthday?
If at work, make the effort to show
you value their happiness,
whether it’s with cake, flowers,
a staff lunch or afternoon drinks.
happy
birthday!
2
BIRTHDAY
leave day
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5. ESTABLISH
feedback forms
Set up feedback sessions every fortnight or month, during which
employees can offer up their ideas and have them taken seriously.
Share critical information and financial data with staff when possible...
…and they’ll feel valued and motivated
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to invest time and effort in their work.

6. Organise a lunch with local
expertswho share knowledge
about personal interest subjects
(eg. writing, gardening, yoga, gaming).
Staff members take turns to
offer up their areas of interest.
Show you care about their lives
outside work.
your workers will
feel genuinely
appreciated!
4
LUNCH AND
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learn

7. CHANGE THE
scenery
team-building
exercises can be great for
boosting morale and the
options are diverse - from
diving with sharks to cooking
classes and murder-mystery
nights.
off-site
exercises can also
bring underlying
tensions to the
surface.
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8. 6
BE
charitable
Ask your team to suggest
a few charities that are close
to their hearts and band
together to organise a
fundraising activity.
helping others
in a truly productive,
positive way can boost morale
and lift spirits like nothing else.
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9. For more leadership and management
advice like this, visit our blog at:
worklife.roberthalf.com.au
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