We all know by now that happy workers are more productive workers. Not only that, but employees who feel comfortable in the workplace are less likely to take sick days and less likely to leave the whole company altogether.
That is why it is so important that managers take the concept of a harmonious company seriously and do whatever they can to ensure that everyone gets along well. Here are a few things that can help with that:
Treat everyone equally
If you want to turn a workplace bad fast, then all you need to do is start treating every employee differently! Most people hate unfairness, so when they see one co-worker being given time off for an emergency and another one being denied time off for the same reason, for example, you will not be happy and they will not be subtle about showing their displeasure.
Yes, your employees are all unique individuals and that should be celebrated, but when it comes to things like vacation time, working hours, and bonuses, they should be treated scrupulously fairly if you’re serious about building a harmonious company.
Handle conflicts carefully
When conflicts do happen, as they will in even the happiest of workplaces from time to time, it is important that you do not inflame matters further. You should do everything you can to let everyone be heard and come up with solutions that work for everyone. Many companies use the TKI Assessment as part of their conflict management and it has good results. The main thing is to ensure that everyone thinks your solution is fair in the end. That does not mean giving them what they want, but explaining your decision and why it is the right one will really help.
Be careful who you hire
If your business is hiring for a new position, then it is a really good idea to think carefully about which candidates will fit in if workplace harmony matters to you. Of course, you need to hire a candidate who is well qualified, but you also need to think about their personality and the way they go about their work and whether this will slot in with your existing employees or rub them up the wrong way too.
Keep the lines of communication open
Last, but certainly not least, you should do whatever you can to make it known to your employees that you’re always on hand to listen to their issues. You should also make it clear that you will not just listen, but also take on board what they have to say and think about making any changes that would help them to be happier at work too. After all, you can’t solve a problem if you don’t know it exists.
As you can see, running a harmonious workplace is not nearly as difficult as you might think. Providing you take the time and effort to make it happen, chances are you can transform even the most toxic workplace into a happy one in no time at all!
