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I’ve worked with companies
large and small. There are some
issues that come up regardless
of your industry or the size of
your work force. A negative
atmosphere is one of the most
common. Having a negative
workplace
environment
not only makes your office
uncomfortable to be in, it’s also
very difficult to be productive in.
Here’s what I’ve seen many
times:
leaders
that
are
committed to the idea of having
a drama free and positive
workplace environment get to
enjoy overall less drama with
employees who enjoy their
work. Employees feel like they
are part of a team, working in
a collaborative environment
that is innovative, exciting, and
profitable.
Now these companies aren’t just
lucky…they didn’t just happen
to hit the “happy employee”
lottery. The leadership team
intentionally set up a positive
and productive environment.
No matter what your situation is
right now, you can make some
fairly simple changes that will
provide immediate results. Here
are three easy ways to approach
the problem.
1.
Don’t avoid conflict.
Re-
member, difficult situations
never improve when they
are ignored. Pay attention
to early warning signs and
deal with issues before they
get out of control.
2.
Clean up your office!
Having a clean space allows
everyone to think clearly.
Make
office
cleanups
frequent and mandatory so
everyone can keep up with
their clutter. Take a look
around your office as if you
were seeing it for the first
time. Does the lighting need
to be updated? What about
the paint? Do you need
to modernize the photos
hanging on the wall or the
landscape coming into the
building? These are all fairly
inexpensive projects that
make a big difference in how
your environment feels.
3.
Eliminate Negative Noise.
Remember, your workplace
isnotwhereyour employees
get their news or form their
political opinions. It’s where
they work. If you want a
How to Quickly Improve
Your Negative Work Atmosphere
By Beth Caldwell
SOAR TO SUCCESS
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Business Acceleration Strategies