Welcome to INNsider Tips.

In today’s INNsider Tip, I will talk about Improving the Work Atmosphere.

Enhancing the work atmosphere, how can you do this? You can start by having fun.

The workday can be as fun and as exciting as your property wants to make it.

Many successful hospitality property owners that I’ve talked to over the years have one thing in common, they enjoy what they do. Not that every day is a barrel of laughs, but there is enough happiness generated over time to see them through the rough times.

Here are some examples of things you could try:

Encourage your employees to take a few minutes every day to get out and walk around.

It has been proven that just a few minutes can energize the body and boost creativity.

Let your employees make their work environment a place they enjoy being.

For example, housekeepers keep notes of thanks or pictures of their family or vacation in their work area.

Any memento from a pleasant experience that might make them smile when they look at it.

Laugh

Yes, professionalism is very important, but that doesn’t mean you can’t smile or joke. A smile or a laugh can be contagious and when you’re happy, endorphins are released, which are natural pain and stress relievers.

Compliment your co-workers every day

You’ll actually feel just as good giving the compliment as you do receiving it.

Check-in with your colleagues

Just saying “hi” or dropping a note to see how they’re doing can brighten up everyone’s day significantly.

Be appreciative

If someone is always willing to go the extra step, let them know how meaningful that is, which makes any workday better.

If you’re lucky enough to find something you’re good at and love doing, you’re less likely to think of it as “just work.”

You don’t have to come up with these ideas yourself. Go online for ideas or ask your employees.

Giving employees a few minutes a day to cut loose can make them much more appreciative and productive when they do need to put their noses to the grindstone.

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