62 Boost Morale

Morale has to do with the enthusiam and commitment people bring to their jobs every day. It affects their motivation to perform. Low morale = low motivation. High morale = high motivation. It may not be quite that simple, but there is a direct correlation between morale and motivation.

Every organization depends on the relationships that its people have among one another. A high-morale workplace needs to be built on the concepts of trust and integrity. But it’s not enough for you to trust your employees. They’ve got to trust you as well. Employees want to believe that their managers are looking out for their best interests. And the way that happens is for them to experience it every day on the job. The great thing about this is ...

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