{"id":21981,"date":"2022-06-16T07:23:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T07:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/?p=21981"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:32:45","slug":"employee-assistance-program-how-to-boost-your-companys-morale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/articles\/employee-assistance-program-how-to-boost-your-companys-morale\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Assistance Program: How To Boost Your Company&#8217;s Morale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A happy, healthy workplace fosters better productivity. After all, happy employees are productive employees. Right?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the question is\u2013how do you define what comes under positive employee morale?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, having an Employee Assistance Program(EAP) is one of the important ways to make your employees feel cared for. If an employee feels cared for, it automatically boosts overall employee morale. Hence, an EAP is a must to ensure positive employee morale.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24673\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24673\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-24673 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blog-Post-55.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/three-people-sitting-in-front-of-table-laughing-together-g1Kr4Ozfoac?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering what an EAP is or what is included in an EAP. Simply put, an EAP assists employees in dealing with any work-related or personal issues that may affect their job performance.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 97% of companies in the US, with over 5000 employees have an EAP. So, if the employees are undergoing some mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or any other illness that affects an employee\u2019s well-being, they can consult a therapist via this program. Through the program, they can also take advice on financial matters from experts.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of EAP are not limited to employees\u2019 physical and mental health. Along with services like counseling and work issues, the program lets the employees connect to experts for drug addiction, gambling, or any other type of addiction.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perkbox.com\/uk\/resources\/blog\/how-to-launch-an-employee-assistance-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee assistance programme in the UK<\/a> works towards launching the best EAP to promote the well-being of employees. Even the Australian government has passed legislation for employers to ensure their employees\u2019 well-being and safety.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While EAP is one way to boost your employees\u2019 morale, there are several others. In this article, we will look at five other ways that will help you boost your company\u2019s morale.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4560705956205775\" data-ad-slot=\"9135581814\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>5 ways to boost your company\u2019s morale<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, you now know the importance of ensuring positive employee morale in the company. It does not only improve employee retention but also helps you attract top talent. Along with an EAP, there are different ways to achieve this. You can use any or all of the below-mentioned ways.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Foster open and frequent communication<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparency is one of the key factors in boosting employee morale. Open and frequent communication ensures that you and your employees are on the same page and are working towards mutual goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can begin by setting crystal clear and realistic goals for every employee. Group meetings are important, however, one-on-one meetings with each employee will help you track their progress and clear up their concerns. Communication can be one-sided or two-sided.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, it can include sharing a glowing customer review or making an announcement about your new product to checking in with your employees to talk about issues at regular intervals. You can ask the employees the following questions: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are you liking your job? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you feel about your manager? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you content with your current job responsibilities? If not, how can we help? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What challenges are you facing overall? How can we help? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should have a clear list of goals that helps them grow and in turn your business too. Keeping in check with these points at regular intervals will help run things smoothly and employees won\u2019t feel disengaged. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Recognize employees and reward them<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee recognition has many benefits. It makes them feel valued and a valued employee will only work with more dedication. After all, it is a human need to feel appreciated and valued for their contribution. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make an employee feel recognized in numerous ways:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also applaud them during team meetings <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can implement a concept like a \u201cwall of fame\u201d where you can hang pictures of employees with a stellar performance <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even use social media to your benefit and upload posts mentioning and appreciating the efforts of your employees <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can celebrate employee\u2019s milestones by congratulating them on their work anniversaries. You can also reward employees with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awards.com\/diamond-awards\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best diamond awards<\/a> or other memorable gifts to acknowledge their exceptional contributions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use any or all of these mentioned points to make your employees feel valued. While giving regular feedback is important for an employee\u2019s growth, you need to highlight their strengths and collaboratively think of ways to utilize them better.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you suddenly witness more number of employees resigning, it won\u2019t hurt to consider employee recognition as a primary reason.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4560705956205775\" data-ad-slot=\"9135581814\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Use the right software\/ tools<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing and managing activities to boost employee morale could get tedious if done manually. Fortunately, with technology in place, you can make this process easier. There are several employee and business management apps that offer you with powerful and mobile-friendly communication and engagement platform for the employees.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These apps can help you with the following things:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Employee recognition<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the app, you can send updates about your company&#8217;s milestones like anniversaries or even let employees nominate their peers for rewards. Employees can comment on these updates which will drive employee engagement.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Broadcast good news<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, you could have landed that long-awaited client or your company might be getting relocated to a bigger space, you can share this news via such tools. The apps allow for the addition of media files to make communication even more interesting and engaging.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Implement open-door policy<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create a feedback system in the tool and even have a suggestion box where employees can put in their suggestions. You can cultivate an open-door policy through this as employees would be able to reach the HR or senior management directly.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Provide all necessary information under one roof<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may organize workshops and events from time to time. Now, registering for it each time could get tiresome. What if the employees had access to all the necessary information under a single system? Well, using an app, they can access it as and when they want from their mobile phones.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the use of such business management apps, you can make the process of boosting employee morale more efficient.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Organize team-building activities to boost employee engagement<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/teambuilding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" \/>Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rxpThOwuVgE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wondered how a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/articles\/how-to-build-a-high-performance-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-perfomance team<\/a> is built? A team consisting of members complementing each other\u2019s strengths and weaknesses and who can count on each other is bound to grow themselves and the business. However, this demands solid trust among all members, and building it requires effort and time.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team building activities surely help in some dopamine release which further helps in relieving stress. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Consider arranging these activities at serene <a href=\"https:\/\/teamretreats.com\/blog\/corporate-retreat-locations-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corporate retreat locations in Mexico<\/a> to amplify the experience.<\/span> However, it also increases trust among the team members and makes them feel more connected to each other. These activities over time lead to collaborative work culture which helps in problem-solving and also motivates employees to be open with each other.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can come up with some games which are both\u2013educational and fun to make it enjoyable. A treasure hunt or trivia challenge can keep them engaged while letting their creative juices flow. While if your company has remote work culture, you can think of some online games or create your own that fosters engagement and is fun to play. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4560705956205775\" data-ad-slot=\"9135581814\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Take employee feedback<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connecteam.com\/boost-employee-morale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">About 87% of employees<\/a> report that they want growth in their jobs however only 1\/3 get the feedback. This speaks volumes about how important getting employee feedback is. One of the primary reasons to take employee feedback is because it makes them feel heard. An employee who feels heard is likely to perform better<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While taking employee feedback at regular intervals is crucial to increase their engagement, it is also important to take some steps on the feedback received. For instance, if you take feedback from employees every week, you should update them on the status of their actionable points. It might not be feasible to implement all the points, however, they should be aware of it.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can collect employee feedback using the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can send employment engagement surveys quarterly or annually where employees can give detailed feedback anonymously if they wish <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sit with top performers of your company and get to know about what they like and what they don\u2019t<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even use social media to your benefit and upload posts mentioning and appreciating the efforts of your employees <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage peer-to-peer recognition<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, you can take an exit interview or ask the employee to fill out the exit feedback form when they resign<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, taking employee feedback no longer comes under a \u201cshould have\u201d, rather it comes under a \u201cmust-have\u201d list.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Wrapping up 7 ways to boost your company\u2019s morale<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, the article helped you understand the importance of keeping your employees happy and ways to do so. Plus, doing so will not only help you retain employees and attract new candidates, it will save your overall business cost. A happy employee is less likely to take paid leaves. This, in turn, helps your business thrive.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are a small business or an established one, boosting your company\u2019s morale will give you the desired results. Even if you have a small team consisting of content team members, you are bound to upscale your business. While if you have a large team, these tips will help you keep them happy. So try these tips and see the results for yourself!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A happy, healthy workplace fosters better productivity. After all, happy employees are productive employees. Right? However, the question is\u2013how do you define what comes under positive employee morale? 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