What Keeps Workers Happy Keeps Them Productive

Recent research by employee engagement training experts in the U.K. shows that 65% of workers believe that they were more productive when they were “happy at work.” So if you are in a leadership position where productivity is a concern, you should care a great deal about what keeps your employees happy.

Further study showed that almost three-quarters of employees rate their relationships with their co-workers as the most important factor in enjoying their work. It may surprise you that money is not paramount in rating job satisfaction. But then consider that employees spend almost as much time at work as they do with their family and friends. If their work relationships are difficult, how can they feel fully engaged and positive about their job situation?

You must do all you can to keep the work environment friendly and open. Your goal should be to create an atmosphere where employees respect one another and enjoy the time they spend side-by-side on the job.