Positive Workplaces Are More Productive
Too many companies bet on having a cut-throat, high-pressure, take-no-prisoners culture to drive their financial success.
But a large and growing body of research on positive organizational psychology demonstrates that not only is a cut-throat environment harmful to productivity over time, but that a positive environment will lead to dramatic benefits for employers, employees, and the bottom line.
Although there’s an assumption that stress and pressure push employees to perform more, better, and faster, what cutthroat organizations fail to recognize is the hidden costs incurred.
Creating a positive work culture can do wonders for productivity. Let’s take a look at a few reasons why.
Positive Work Cultures Encourage Happier Employees
When someone dreads going into work, they’re going to drag their feet all day. They’ll constantly check the clock to see if 5 pm has rolled around. They’ll do the bare minimum, never wanting to go above and beyond to show their skills or get ahead.
However, if you establish a work culture that employees are excited to be part of, they’ll be happier with their jobs. Happier employees are more likely to exceed expectations, meaning your entire office can get more done.
Positive Work Cultures Promote Collaboration
In a positive work environment, employees will feel encouraged to get to know their coworkers and team members. When everyone is interested in chatting, spending time in the office and truly getting to know the people they spend each day with, people can feel more comfortable sharing ideas, opinions and tips.
Collaboration is a huge part of creating a productive work environment. When everyone on your team is working together to solve problems and be more efficient, you’re able to get things done faster. Collaboration and communication between team members can also ensure everything is moving smoothly and in the right direction.
Positive Work Cultures Inspire Creativity
There is hierarchy in just about every office. From the bosses and managers to the entry-level employees and interns, just about everyone knows who they report to. But when this hierarchy is overly enforced, those at the lower end of the spectrum may feel like they aren’t being given the same opportunities to express themselves.
A positive work culture encourages individuals of all experience levels to become invested in the tasks and projects they’re working on. When employees feel like they’re able to speak up about what they think is the best idea for solving a problem or making a product or service better, they’ll feel open to discussing their creative ideas. Fresh perspectives are always important for being productive.
If you want to keep employees productive, you need to ensure they’re happy, open to collaboration and able to express their creativity. By fostering a positive work culture that encourages all three, your employees can become more invested in what your business creates. And the more invested they are, the more productive they will become.
References:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamcraig/2017/07/25/3-reasons-why-positive-work-cultures-are-more-productive/?sh=74972b31ede5