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Keep your staff happy – here’s how!

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It is generally accepted that contented workers are more productive workers. More and more firms are seeking ways to create a "fun" working environment in order to enhance employee morale and retention.

Thanks to our US sister site, AccountingWEB.com for drawing our attention to an article in Inc.com, a US magazine and website devoted to small business planning and advice.

Inc. Magazine offers some interesting options that can provide a happy workplace without eating up too much cost or distracting employees from doing their job. Why not consider some of these?

  • Close the office once a quarter and all go out to a matinee

  • Offer flexible working hours

  • Institute a casual dress code

  • Provide an option for occasionally working at home

  • Share perks that you regularly provide to clients and customers

  • Offer incentives, including prizes for the employee's entire family, for reaching goals

  • Provide monthly in-house lunches

  • Create a holiday that is just for your company - you can celebrate the day right at the office in some offbeat manner

  • Encourage employees to participate in community-service activities by allowing such participation during office time

  • Offer promotion and pay advancement opportunities