Thirty-nine percent of employees say morale at their organizations is very good while 42 percent of employees say morale is somewhat good, according to a new Accountemps survey.
"People ultimately want work they're proud of, colleagues they respect and an environment where their contributions are valued," says Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps. "Employers who foster this type of culture are rewarded with higher employee morale and productivity."
Only 12 percent of respondents report morale is somewhat poor, and 6 percent of respondents say morale is very poor.
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"Workplace dynamics change constantly," Messmer says. "Companies should keep a pulse on staff engagement, particularly as business conditions change or new managers are appointed."
To help managers gauge the morale of their teams, Accountemps recommends employers regularly communicate with employees and ask about the challenges they face and how they feel regarding work. Employers can even conduct employee surveys to find out if they feel they have the required tools to do their jobs as well as appropriate management support.
Accountemps also suggests employers monitor employees for behavioral and performance changes. If an employee was once engaged but now does not participate in meetings or group activities, it could show they feel disconnected. When employees leave, it's important that an employer conducts exit interviews to find out how those employees would have liked to see more positive morale.
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