As an employer, you know that having happy warehouse employees means they will be more productive and loyal.
So, how do you motivate your warehouse employees so they LOVE their jobs? It isn’t as hard as you might think. Having motivated teams mean they can work together and celebrate their successes, and we can share some tips on how to help boost your staff.
Afterall, warehouse employees have a high turnover rate – and no one wants to lose good staff. The turnover rate for warehouse employees is around 40 percent – that’s high!
Here are some ways to motivate your warehouse employees so they LOVE their jobs (and don’t want to leave).
Recognize and appreciate them
Even just a small token can be a big motivator for employees in the way of recognition and appreciation. Implementing an employee recognition program can go a long way as people do their best when they know someone notices. And rewarding your team for meeting goals is also great as it shows you appreciate their hard work!
Help them grow
If your staff feel like they have an opportunity to grow in your organization, they are more likely to stick around and be happy. So, investing in employee development or training programs is a great way to have happier employees.
Communicate
People want to be heard and by opening the lines of communication, you create an environment where people are free to speak up. It can also increase teamwork and collaboration. You don’t want workers who are scared to speak up. Your workers are experts in their field. Listen to them!
Balance
Your workers have obligations outside of work and sometimes they need to feel like they can take time to deal with their wellbeing. If you provide your team with time off and balance, they will feel appreciated – and supported. Things like flexible schedules and defined time off can go a long way.
Ignite Industrial Professionals
Are you a hard worker looking for a new job in the industrial supply chain industry? Or are you an employer looking for hard workers? If you want to learn more about how we support industrial professionals, contact us today.
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