The economic downturn has Fortune 500s and mom-and-pops alike making payroll cuts to keep their figures in the black. And while they might have balanced the books with layoffs, furloughs or cuts in hours, bosses increasingly find themselves dealing with more than just a shorthanded staff - they're left with an unproductive one.
According to a survey released this month by Globoforce, a human-resources consulting firm, 70 percent of the employees polled said layoffs and the...
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Employee Morale Cost Versus Benefit - 2009-06-22 07:11:31
Great article Elisha; and very timely. Employee Morale is a very big issue once again; and as your article says it can cost a little or a lot; that's up to the organization.
Fun events are great ways to build morale; continuing to invest in staff training is another. Yes, there are more empty cubes and offices than most can ever remember, but it is critical that employers invest in those who remain, whether that investment be actual training dollars or letting them play Choo-Choo train.
Having just celebrated Recess At Work Day, I know the benefits. http://recessatworkday.com
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