When it comes to boosting employee morale, companies usually find it difficult to think beyond providing compensations or empowering workers with bonus, etc.
In this process, what is overlooked is the fact that there are simpler ways to explore, for instance – being compassionate towards your employee. Showing compassion does not mean you have to hug or kiss your worker. No! It’s just that do little things to show you care for him or her. Ask about the health of the family or offer a cup of coffee when you are getting one for yourself.
Studies have shown that those who treat their employees with affection and tenderness get to witness more commitment, better performance and an increased sense of accountability in them. Here are some points that prove how affection and compassion can prove useful in improving employee morale and thereby, productivity.
“Showing compassion does not mean you have to hug or kiss your worker”
Reduced absenteeism from work:
Studies have shown that by being sensitive towards employees and their feelings one can see significant drop in their sick leaves and rate of exhaustion. Employees feel comfortable when the office environment is loving and less demanding.
Less personal-professional life issues:
It has also been found that employees who have to experience higher stress levels at work tend to struggle in their personal life as well and which in turn affect their performance at office also. However, those who are less exposed to negativity and more to a compassionate behaviour tend to handle their duties well on both the fronts. The reason is stress that comes from the job causes conflicts at both workplace and home; but, if the employee is treated with compassion, he or she manages to cope up with the problems.
Higher customer satisfaction:
In a study in which the patient’s health was tracked revealed that those employees and their families who were treated with compassion, love and care at office and hospitals by other employees suffered fewer emergency health issues. Experts say that when an employee receives compassion and care from other employees, the same feeling he shares with his or her family as well and in effect, they all lead a satisfied life.
