In today's business environment laughter isn't a luxury… it's a necessity, according to a recent CareerOne article on how to create positive work places.
Change consultant Cris Popp claims laughter is a sign people are working better, not worse; it can also signal an innovative environment in which staff consider alternative viewpoints.
Popp offers the following tips to managers keen to foster a happy workplace:
- Focus on positive feedback: for example, give an employee six positive comments for every criticism
- Encourage solid relationships amongst workers by being inclusive of people's views
- Get to know the names and interests of your staff; make the time to stop and chat
- Look at staff members' strengths and weaknesses in order to place them in roles that suit their skills
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