Job satisfaction is an intrinsic part of retention in the workplace. When people do not feel they are having a positive impact in their line of work or simply do not feel that they are getting enough out of it, they are more likely to leave and find employment elsewhere. Continue reading for some simple ways which could help you to improve job satisfaction for your employees.

Praise and Recognition

Receiving feedback that you are doing a good job is an imperative component of feeling job satisfaction. This does not need to be in the form of a badge with stars on as at a famous fast food restaurant. In fact, many employees feel uncomfortable openly displaying their praise to fellow workers. Offering praise to your staff in private may be a much better way of doing things to avoid embarrassment. Over the top gestures are far from the be all and end all. Simple recognition and statements such as ‘Fantastic job’ and ‘That was brilliant – well done’ will suffice in most situations.

Team Building

It may sound cliché, but a team building activity or weekend really can serve to boost the effectiveness of teams within a company. They get to know each other on a different level and know they can put their trust firmly in each other by the end of it. Consider giving your teams clothing emblazoned with the company logo and team name. Searching for ‘custom t-shirts Philadelphia‘ on the internet will give you plenty of options, but be sure to choose a trusted company with positive customer feedback.