LifeGrid Magazine May 2017 | Page 33

working here is part of their J.O.B. and not someone who is merely passing time to collect a paycheck! When the employee feels valued, they pay it forward by giving value to our customers, clients and co-workers. Having competent and happy employees gives us the opportunity to deliver products and services that always over-deliver. That’s how our company will succeed in being a leading competitor, regardless of our size! The question seems clear; how do I solve the low morale in our workplace so others will look forward to their own J.O.B.? I’m going to start with the vending machines. I’ll offer healthy, natural snacks and eliminate the coffee, sugar and caffeine. We’ll also put in a gym and offer yoga, a workout room and a place to meditate. We have a spare building in the back that can be used to set up a daycare so that the parents won’t be stressed out about getting out of here to pick up or drop off their children. We will also make sure that when someone is off the clock, they truly remain off the clock because self-care is the key to a fresh mind and the ability to stay focused on the job. Going forward, we will also require every employee to create a vision board showing who they are, what they love to do, and what’s on their bucket list. This will be a great way for co-workers to get to know each other on a personal level. Who knows, we might actually start a movement where co-workers will start giving each other ideas about how they can fulfill their dreams and goals outside of work as well as within the company. When word gets out, every- one will want to work for us but we’ll only hire the people who can show us that being part of this company is also part of their J.O.B. Oops, there goes my alarm, now what was I dreaming about? Oh yeah, boosting morale at work. I guess if it’s going to be, it’s up to me! Now if that doesn’t make me want to jump out of bed, nothing does. What a great way to start my day; with something worthwhile to accomplish and a nancymuellerglobal.com facebook.com/NancyBeginnings problem to solve. In fact, it’s not really a problem, it’s more like a puzzle. No, wait, it’s more than a puzzle, it’s an ENIGMA!