Employees Who Love Their Jobs, Do Their Jobs Better
Although it’s true that tough times, such as the ones we’re having now, can destroy a team’s morale, it can also happen in good times if the team members don’t feel that what they’re doing has meaning or significance, according to John Baldoni in his article How to Make People Passionate About Their Work.
Baldoni gives the following advice to help employers inspire their employees. When people feel passionate about their jobs, Baldoni says, they tend work better.
1. Focus on the positive. Employers who have positive attitudes and mingle with their employees tend to have more productive teams.
2. Address the negative. Employers who are passionate about their companies and who communicate regularly with their employees can quickly recognize when things work well and when they don’t and move quickly to make necessary corrections.
3. Set high expectations. Challenging employees to meet high standards doesn’t mean overworking them. When the workload is too much, ease up, Baldoni says, but always maintain a standard of excellence.
Successful organizations, Baldoni says, “are the collective values and aspirations of dedicated men and women who have made a choice to work there.” Employers who are passionate about their companies can inspire employees to become passionate about their jobs, which could lead to their doing their jobs better.
