Everyone that works in an office would enjoy their job a little bit better if the office was a happier place to be! We’ve compiled a checklist of 10 things your office can start doing to enhance the workplace wellbeing, and happiness levels within it.
Encourage a culture of colleague appreciation ✔️
Appreciation at work is something we all like, so why not try and encourage more of it in the workplace? It's an easy and effective way to improve workplace wellbeing and overall happiness.
Send out some Brown Paper Packages ✔️
Gifts are always well received, whether they’re an onboarding gift, a gift recognising good work, or even something to boost wellbeing in the workplace. They definitely have an impact on the morale in the office! Check out our website and see if there are any boxes that suit a scenario at your office, or build your own!
Make work-life balance a priority ✔️
Work-life balance is key to better wellbeing and to a happier office! Give people a bit more flexibility in when they’re in the office. It’s likely that the office vibes will be a bit better if people have more flexibility to occasionally choose when they’re there.
Give positive feedback regularly ✔️
It’s easy to criticise someone when they make a mistake, but good work can often go unpraised in a busy environment. Regularly recognising someone’s good work is essential to maintain solid morale and feeling of contentedness within the office.
Have more meaningful conversations in the office ✔️
The office can often be filled with empty conversations as people are preoccupied with work. However, it’s very important that there is a healthy relationship between team members to maintain an environment where everyone is understood and people’s needs are met! If this is the case workplace wellbeing will improve for sure.
Create social events for staff ✔️
You can’t expect staff to make all the effort on their own when it comes to developing a good team atmosphere. It’s also important not to force them into each other’s company all the time. Try creating some events for staff that make meaningful conversation and team development a bit easier. Office parties or awards evenings can be a nice way to do this that doesn’t feel as forceful as mandatory team-building exercises.
Upgrade your food options or communal kitchen area ✔️
Food is really important when it comes to mental health and workplace wellbeing. This doesn’t change at work! Make sure employees have the ability to eat properly in the office, whether this is through providing better options within a canteen, creating a space where people can properly prepare a good lunch, or giving some sort of discount/allowance to go towards buying a proper lunch from somewhere nearby!
Get some nature in the office ✔️
It’s becoming the norm for offices to be a bit more vibrant. If your office is still a big grey room it might be time to add some colour. An efficient way to do this is by getting some nature in the office. Not only does it look nice, but [1]studies have shown indoor plants can make a real difference to mental health and wellbeing.
Keep the office tidy ✔️
Nothing brings the mood down like a cluttered space filled with mess. In a busy environment, things can get a bit unorganized. This can have an influential effect on people's wellbeing and overall happiness in the office. Encourage people to keep tidy – especially in communal areas!
Make sure everyone is doing fulfilling work ✔️
It’s not always easy to keep tabs on every individual in the office at all times. However, it’s really crucial that you communicate with staff and make sure that the work they are doing is fulfilling to them. If they begin to feel like they’re not making a difference or progressing, motivation, mood, and overall workplace wellbeing can take a big hit. If everyone’s work is fulfilling it’s bound to make a big impact on the overall happiness of the office!
Incentivize wellness ✔️
Sometimes it’s best to keep wellbeing simple. A great foundation for checking off all of the above is to make sure you incentivize wellness in the workplace. Having mental health leaders in the office, and encouraging open conversations can make people feel a lot more comfortable at work. When aiming to achieve a happy office, employee satisfaction is essential.
To conclude,
Hopefully there were a couple of things on this checklist your office can start working towards ticking off.
Now you’re a bit more informed on what your office can do to improve overall wellbeing. Don’t forget to check out our corporate shop and give people in the office a little life lift alongside those essential office improvements. https://www.brownpaperpackages.co.uk/corporateservices
[1] https://meridian.allenpress.com/jeh/article/37/1/30/430948/An-Update-of-the-Literature-Supporting-the-Well
