Tips to encourage a healthy working environment

Work approximately consumes a third of our day. That is why it is so important to create a healthy environment where employees feel comfortable and motivated.

That will contribute to both their physical and emotional health, and ultimately, increase their satisfaction and productivity. You should make sure that they are happy with their job in the company.

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Here are some tips to encourage a healthy working environment:

• ●  Acknowledge workers​: Show them that you appreciate their effort. Recognition goes beyond praising their work, but stressing their importance in the collective effort to achieve specific goals.
• ●  Create resting rooms​: Workers spend a significant part of their day at work. To boost their productivity, you can provide them with areas where they can rest and clear their mind. This will help them feel better and stay focused.
• ●  Encourage a collaborative environment​: Working in teams in the same direction is key to achieve any goal. Encourage cooperation among workers to make them feel as important members of the same team.
• ●  Pay attention to spaces:​ Maintain the workplace clean and in order. Spaces that are ordered and have good lighting contribute to the workers’ wellbeing and comfort.
• ●  Promote respect​: It is important to encourage respect and tolerance among team members. They should always be open to all opinions, but keep in mind that they are all trying to achieve the same goal.
• ●  Solve problems calmly​: Order is crucial to avoid conflict and irresponsible decisions.
• ●  Trust them​: Make workers feel that you trust them. This will encourage them to develop more freely and propose innovative and useful ideas. Remember not to pressure them.