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As a manager, how do you keep a comfortable work environment for your employees?

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Question added by Rana Alnajjar , Web developer , Lebcards
Date Posted: 2015/04/20
Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

There are a number of things that employers can do to make the workplace happy and stimulating for their employees.

The number one rule is, do not wait for appraisals or reviews to give praise and appreciation. Do so on a regular basis. Recognize accomplishments and work well done, and show your appreciation. Saying thank you to an employee who has put in overtime, or worked hard to complete a project on time, goes a long way. Always show your appreciation for hard work. Treat your employees with respect.

 

Make an effort to get to know your employees, ask them how their weekend was, ask about their families, show some interest in their personal lives.

A great reward for work well done, is giving the employee some time off. When an employee has put in overtime or worked really hard on a project, reward them by giving them the day off, or even the afternoon off. Try not to be too rigid when it comes to working hours, giving employees the opportunity to work flextime, is a great draw card for employees.

Ask your employees what they think, when it comes to making decisions in the workplace. Knowing that their opinion also counts, goes a long way for employees who need to feel that their contribution is important and recognized.

Key to a successful workplace is giving your employees something to look forward to. If an employee feels he or she has nothing to look forward to, it can result in them losing interest in their work, and negatively affect their performance. Well-earned promotions go a long way in keeping employees happy.

Ensure your work place is healthy and comfortable to work in, good lighting, comfortable desks and chairs, comfortable office decor, a quiet environment, a kitchen with a fridge where they can store food bought from home, all make the workplace more inviting for employees. Giving your employees free snacks once every now and then, is also something they really appreciate. Temperature is often the most common office complaint amongst workers; try to ensure that the work environment has the right temperature for your employees to work in.

It is important for employers to remember at all times that their employees are likely to spend more time at work than anywhere else, so it is important that they are comfortable in their work environment, and happy.

Irina Chepel
by Irina Chepel , Personal trainer , Freelancer

It is a bit complicated question as I am not a manager

Deleted user
by Deleted user

As manager i ll make a friendly relation,share,discuss and solve the problems of employees to create  a comfortable work environment .

Mohammed Asim Nehal
by Mohammed Asim Nehal , M Asim Nehal & Co , Chartered Accountants

To provide conducive environment following is required :

Involve them in every decision and seek opinion.

Encourage them to participate and contribute in planning

Teach them the rules of Co-Ordination

Explain them the importance of team work

Award and reward them time to time

Appreciate and correct their work 

Muhammad Adeel
by Muhammad Adeel , Sales And Marketing Executive , TANZEEM HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL LLC

In the best of all worlds, an office space will reflect your business's personality and culture. Wall colors, art, amenities and comfortable gathering spaces can all enhance your brand as well as productivity. Your office 'personality' can often be tweaked easily over time, allowing your space to evolve as the company does, without major new investments. After all, most of us spend more time at work than nearly any place else these days, it should be a comfortable and inspiring environment.

HAFIZ MUHAMMAD RIZWAN
by HAFIZ MUHAMMAD RIZWAN , Accounts Manager + Auditor , Mahboob Sheikh & Co

Employees wants help And Respect In Manner Of Work Environment. So Help Them And Respect Them. if They make mistake You should  be Tolarance an Patient. .thought Them Time Time. And Share your Happiness And Other Matter. Listen them properly and solve their problems as brother hood 

SAGHEER AHMED
by SAGHEER AHMED , Operation Manager , Protecta Guard (Pvt) Ltd

With application,s of democratic  working style environment.

Nasir Hussain
by Nasir Hussain , Sales And Marketing Manager , Pakistan Pharmaceutical Products Pvt. Ltd.

To give your employees a comfortable work environment you need to make sure 

1- Fair pay and performance increments

2- Opportunities for employees to socialize and make friends

3- Clearly defined work responsibilities and goals

4- Education and training opportunities

5- Career development opportunities

6- Make them feel that they are important for you

7- Make employees feel they are doing something meaningful

8- Give them due respect 

9- "Have and show" faith and trust in your employees

Emad Mohammed said abdalla
by Emad Mohammed said abdalla , ERP & IT Software, operation general manager . , AL DOHA Company

>>>>>>>>>>> I do agree with EXPERTS................. thanks

RAJ DAHIYA
by RAJ DAHIYA , Project Manager - Energy Optimization , Siemens

endorsing answer from other experts

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