Per the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), lack of morale is one of the greatest contributors to low productivity at work. While it's easier to boost morale when working on the company premises, it may be more difficult for employees working remotely. This is mainly due to the isolation and lack of adequate supervision that comes with working from home. Since more than 40% of American employees are now working from home, mainly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, employers are increasingly looking for ways to boost employee morale.
To get you started, here are 10 ways to build morale when working from home
- Take Care of Your Health
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), physical and mental health problems can contribute to a lack of morale and poor work performance. If you want to stay motivated, practice self-care habits such as exercising, eating healthy, and sleeping adequately.
- Take Regular Breaks
Overwhelmed with work, you may lack the morale to keep working. The good news is that taking short, meaningful breaks can revive your energy and enable you to go on. Ensure you don't do anything during your break to give your brain adequate rest.
- Communicate with Your Workmates
In a world where you're physically disconnected from others, staying connected virtually can help a great deal. Find time to make and receive calls, send texts, and show your workmates that you're still together, albeit virtually.
- Take Days Off
Working from home, you experience a lot of distractions from your loved ones, electronic devices, and other home stuff, and such can deplete your willpower to work. When such times come, don't be afraid to take a day or an afternoon off. It will help you deal with the distractions and resume work undisturbed.
- Create a Conducive Working Environment
A study published on the Science Direct website indicates that employees who work from a conducive environment tend to be more productive. That said, try to replicate your workplace office at home to create an ideal working environment that will help in boosting morale.
- Set Goals and Work Towards Them
Typically, when you have goals to achieve, you set your mind to focus on the task until completion. While this is not always the case, setting goals within a certain timeline can help keep your morale alive.
- Follow a Strict Schedule
Even at the workplace, there's always time for work and time for fun activities. Maintain the same by following a strict schedule in which you only work and engage in different activities during specific periods without mixing them.
- Be Part of a Support Group
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), social isolation can cause issues such as anxiety, depression, and impaired executive function. In other words, working from home puts you at risk of all these conditions. To prevent them, join an online support group where you can share your experience with others.
- Take Part in Recreational Activities
Occasionally, you can participate in fun activities such as team building, hiking, photography, and art. This will help you rest from work, re-energize your brain, and resume work strongly.
- Make Use of Personal Growth Opportunities
Some employers run employee growth programs at the workplace to impart their staff with valuable knowledge. If your employer offers such, ensure you take advantage of them to grow yourself and this will enable you to love your job more.
We hope that these tips help you to live and work from home successfully. For all of your personal and commercial insurance needs, contact the team at Jack Stone Insurance Agency.
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