2020 has provided us with new challenges and insights into the ways how we go about our everyday lives. It has changed how we communicate with one another, how we act around others, and how we look at life in general. Motivational levels in 2020 have decreased due to these changes that the pandemic brought about.
Individuals were sent to work from home earlier this year and have not yet entered; others are back at the workplace but with new restrictive measures, and others are still currently unemployed. The changes in the ‘normality’ of jobs have increased the level of demotivation. Even though 57% of people are productive working remotely and do not want to return to the ‘normal’ way of work, others’ sense of loneliness becomes more visible.
It is always advised for employers and Human Resources professionals to ensure their staff is happy, but it is encouraged even more to increase motivational levels. GCS Malta’s team of professional Recruiters and HR executives list a few tips on boosting an employee’s morale.
Organise team activities
Team events are always a positive act that encourages employees from different departments and levels to interact and bond together. With restrictive measures in place on social gatherings, new creative methods of organising events have come to light. The use of technology rose since the pandemic hit the world and can be employed in the use of organising virtual team events. A quiz is always a fun and easy event that can be organised virtual or rope in the help of virtual entertainment organisations. It will encourage employees to experience the social side of work and to promote engagement throughout the workforce.
Check-in
Working from home can be lonely at times, especially for individuals who live by themselves. Check-in with your staff and engage in conversation that only addresses work but do get personal and ask about their weekend plans. Remember, this might be the only conversation they have all day!
Recognise and praise great work
Recognition of work throughout the workforce is a great mood booster and is highly encouraged at the moment. Being praised helps an individual to keep their confidence up. Take the time to monitor and acknowledge the work your staff are producing, especially now. It will give a significant morale boost to the individual and the rest of the team.
Encourage breaks
Work breaks allow the individual to take a break from their routine. Individuals looking at a screen all day can lead to headaches, tiredness and other issues that will decrease their motivation. They will appreciate you not expecting them to work all the time and will help them to feel motivated and refreshed.
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GCS Malta recently launched Human Resource services to aid business with any requirements. With a vast list of services to offer, our team of professionals ensure to meet the client’s needs and wants and exceed expectations in the quality of work produced. Get in touch to enquire about our Recruitment and Human Resource services today.
