A happy employee is a productive employee!

It is not difficult to find and hire outstanding employees. The real challenge is to keep them in the team, providing them with the right level of job satisfaction and taking care of their well-being. A satisfied employee is the best ambassador of the company. What determines employee satisfaction and how to nurture it?

Satisfied employee - how to make them happy?

We spend 1/3 of our lives at work. That's why it's important that we feel good in it. Work should give us satisfaction. What does employee satisfaction depend on? The Jobhouse employment agency conducted the "Happiness at work of Poles 2020" survey, which indicates elements that have a significant impact on the joy of work. What are the survey results?

According to the data, as many as 86% employees pay the most attention to remuneration. Favorable financial conditions offered by the company are able to keep the employee or encourage the candidate to take up a job. 

In second place was the relationship with the supervisor. As many as 75% of the respondents appreciate good relations with the boss, manager or other members of the management staff. The following issues are important to them: support from superiors, good horizontal communication and fair treatment of all employees. 

Slightly fewer respondents, ie 73%, mention the general sense of the sense of performed activities as an important aspect affecting job satisfaction. Employees want to feel that what they do is important for the development of the company. They want to feel needed and respected. 

A similar result was achieved by a friendly atmosphere (72%), which is good relationships in the company. Employees believe that it is definitely better to work in a company where there is a positive, relaxed atmosphere, the employees have a good attitude towards each other, there is no unhealthy competition between them, and the boss does not put much pressure on them. 

Next, the respondents give such elements as:

• development opportunities offered by the company,
• work-life balance, i.e. the ability to maintain a balance between career and private life,
• team support and assistance
• flexible working hours.

Caring for the satisfaction and joy of employees is a long-term benefit for the company. How can a satisfied employee contribute to the development of the company?

A happy employee is a recipe for success 

The success of a company depends on many factors. These include the quality of products or services, innovation, marketing, investments in development and competitiveness. However, nothing would be possible without qualified staff full of enthusiasm and motivation to work. A satisfied employee is a guarantee of success on the market!

An employee who is satisfied with the conditions of his work and enjoys his professional duties is more motivated, more willing to engage in new projects and easily achieves the set goals. Employees create a relaxed, positive atmosphere in the company, which is conducive to efficient work and creativity. They get along perfectly, quickly solve all problems and quickly perform their professional duties, and thanks to this they are successful and allow the company to develop.

Employee satisfaction is one of the important elements affecting the company's image as an employer. A good atmosphere in the workplace and the happiness of the team are factors that can facilitate the acquisition of new, outstanding employees. An employer who cares about the well-being of his employees is perceived as desirable on the labor market.

Satisfied employee - attractive salary and benefits are the basis

One of the main motivators at work pay is attractive for the work performed. A satisfied employee is the one who feels that his actions bring benefits and are profitable. The remuneration of employees should be at a similar level to the rates offered by market competitors. As far as possible, the team can be offered better financial conditions than market rivals. However, salary alone is not everything. Financial allowances granted to employees in specific situations are also of great importance, i.e.:

• discretionary bonuses for the best employees,
• bonuses based on results,
• financial awards for outstanding achievements – e.g. an award for the best sales in the region.

No less important is a rationally developed, attractive package of benefits, i.e. non-wage allowances. Among the popular benefits for employees, we can mention: private medical care, a company car for private use, or access cards to sports facilities (e.g. to a swimming pool or fitness club).

Employees want to play important roles in the company. They want to feel that what they do matters and is adequately rewarded. An attractive salary, a decent financial incentive system and a package of tailored, interesting benefits should be an integral part of employer branding in every company. 

Good relations and a friendly atmosphere are a step closer to employee satisfaction

According to many employees, it is the relationship with the boss that has a huge impact on the overall level of job satisfaction. Slightly fewer people consider the atmosphere at work to be an important factor, including relations with co-workers. Therefore, there is no doubt that the atmosphere in the company and the bonds between individual members of the company's crew must be taken care of! How to do it right?

Internal communication is of great importance. Efficient communication should be a pillar of the functioning of every company. When employees at different levels get along well, not only are they more pleasant to work with, but they can more easily achieve their goals.

How to improve communication in a group and thus make it easier for employees to build friendly relations? Integration is the key to success! Integration strengthens ties (between employees and between the boss and employees), relaxes the atmosphere and effectively motivates to work. This is a recipe for a satisfied employee who knows how to create a positive aura around him, feels good in the company and willingly engages in new professional challenges.

Integracja grupy może przybrać najróżniejsze formy – od wspólnej kawy w firmie, przez imprezy tematyczne i pracownicze wyjścia do restauracji, na paintball czy w inne miejsca, aż do szalonych wyjazdów integracyjnych w malownicze miejsca. Szczególnie warto zaangażować się w organizację tych ostatnich. Wyjazd integracyjny to sposób na odstresowanie, poprawę nastrojów w zespole i wzmocnienie zadowolenia pracowników.

How to organize an integration trip? First of all, you need to find the right place. It is best to go somewhere in a quiet area, away from the noise and hustle and bustle of the city. The Karkonosze Mountains are a great destination! Beautiful, breathtaking views and the proximity of incredibly diverse nature create excellent conditions to build friendly ties.

A company trip must not lack interesting attractions that will provide employees with great fun and unforgettable memories (i.e. inspiring workshops, sightseeing, theme parties, integration hearth and others), as well as games and integration games for employeesthat will help them get to know each other better and strengthen their bonds (company games, team puns, truth or dare, etc.).

Support and give a chance for development

It must not be forgotten that a satisfied employee is the one who receives support from his wardrobe and has a chance to develop his competences and move up the company hierarchy. The company should provide employees with access to materials that will allow them to develop. Once in a while, it is worth organizing a training or sending the team to a conference or other industry meeting, during which they will be able to learn a lot of interesting things. 

A satisfied employee is the best ambassador of the company. And that's not up for debate! Therefore, it is worth investing in employees. It is worth letting them develop, providing excellent working conditions and ensuring their satisfaction. Such actions will undoubtedly bring great results!