How to create an inspiring workplace and inspire your staff
Good people matter. In a series of tests on programmers – typical knowledge workers who need to think and collaborate to do their job – the best people outperform the worst people by about 10:1. How would you like to boost your team’s productivity by a factor of ten? An attractive prospect, isn’t it?
So what are the factors that affect employee effectiveness? One important factor is the working environment itself. Top performers had more personal space, more privacy, less noise and fewer interruptions. See create an inspiring place to work.
HP research links happiness to productivity. Turning a dull office into an inspiring one can boost people’s creativity and enthusiasm. See why better workplaces make happier employees.
Empowering people is another vital factor. What does this cliché actually mean? Inspiring management, effective collaboration and flexible working practices. See help me grow and develop. |
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