5 Top Ways to Build Employee Morale in 2023

Studies confirm that companies with high employee morale see greater productivity and less turnover. Employees working remotely value flexibility but doing so makes them feel isolated from their colleagues and employer.

No question, making employees happy pays off. But how?

The good news is there are many ways to boost employee morale – and our team at Knott's Berry Farm is here to help!

With many organizations faced with re-energizing employees who have gone remote and feel disconnected from the mother ship, a sure-fire approach to boost employee morale is to focus on three truths. Remote employees are craving human interaction. They want to feel that they matter to the organization. And, they want to have fun.

Here are the 5 top ways to build employee morale in 2023:

1. Celebrate the good – often. Employee recognition for a job well done shared across the organization is always a morale booster. Add to that a leader’s acknowledgement of personal milestones, including birthdays, work anniversaries, weddings and birth announcements, and personal achievements of team members in a way that feels genuine and with enthusiasm is a simple practice that costs nothing and delivers high dividends.

2. Start checking in with employees, not checking up. Give employees an opportunity to be heard. Establish a regular one-on-one check in with direct reports. Start with “How are you?” Listen carefully with follow up questions, when appropriate. A simple “So how can I help you?” can be just what they need to hear.

3. Promote work-life balance. Actively encourage workers to take a healthy number of breaks throughout the day. Encourage them not to work beyond the end of the business day and on weekends. The line between work and personal time is often blurred for remote workers, especially when workspace and personal space overlap.

4. Plan an off-site event. Nothing can match the energy and positive impact of co-workers meeting up at a live event. This can be small gatherings in the evening hours where colleagues and leaders can come together for a meal or #teambuilding activity and leave feeling a deeper connection to co-workers and with the organization. At Knott's Berry Farm , we can accommodate groups of any size – and within any budget! Our team makes planning easy so you can join in on the fun.

5. Create an employee recognition program. Acknowledging your teams’ hard work through a formal #employeerecognition program is essential to morale. Whether that’s providing the opportunity for peer recognition or if it’s coming from C-level leadership, being recognized makes anyone feel good.

Knott's Berry Farm is a perfect place to host a day of fun and thrills for employee groups of all sizes. Whether it’s to reward, appreciate or celebrate, the park serves as the preferred destination for any company event. At the end of the day, shared memories and time spent having fun together contribute to a closer team and a happier workforce.

No single action will improve employee morale overnight. But showing people you care about them, are interested in them, and value spending time having fun together is a good step toward building a sense of belonging and improving employee morale.

While the world of work has changed, people have not. It’s simple. They want to be seen, heard and be happy.

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