Building a positive workplace culture
Information on developing a positive workplace in your business from WA Government Department of Training and Workforce Development
Fostering a positive team environment not only benefits you and your staff, but also your business.
Happy employees are more productive, and produce better quality work. This leads to positive workplace culture and results in less staff turnover, more specialist knowledge and promotes job satisfaction. Therefore, you will have employees who are invested in helping your business thrive.
Work is an important source of identity, social interaction, achievement and self-esteem for most people and it can have a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing. For example, working in an environment where you feel valued and can contribute, and are connected to a positive team, can boost mental health. While working in an environment where you lack recognition or control, feel disconnected or are surrounded by pessimistic people can have a negative impact on wellbeing.
As the business owner and leader, you have an important role to play in setting the tone, mood and work environment for the team. Try some of the strategies below to create a positive team environment in your business.
[You] need to create workplace cultures where people can speak out without fear of retribution.
Check out the mood boosters resource for more ideas on how to enhance your environment.
Information on developing a positive workplace in your business from WA Government Department of Training and Workforce Development
NSW Mental Health at Work resource on promoting a positive workplace for employee
Video case study of a small business owner and how she creates a positive and mentally healthy business for her staff
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