In the latest Fast Company column, Kathleen Davis addresses the critical importance of team morale, highlighting that only 36% of employees feel engaged at work. Low morale can manifest as decreased enthusiasm and motivation, negatively impacting productivity and creativity, while increasing turnover. Managers can boost morale by treating employees like adults, avoiding micromanagement, and providing clear expectations. Allowing for flexibility in work environments can also enhance employee satisfaction, as many prefer remote work options. Davis emphasizes that fostering a positive environment is essential to retain talent and inspire innovative contributions.
Low morale can take a lot of different formsâfrom feeling less enthusiastic, less motivated, or less satisfied with work, all the way to feeling burned out, apathetic, and resentful.
When employees have low morale they do a worse job. Not only are they less productive, but they're certainly not feeling inspired to come up with creative or innovative ideas.
The best thing a manager can do is give their employees clear (and reasonable) expectations, and get out of their way.
Most people like to have a sense of autonomy in their work lives. At the same time, most people crave structure.
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