{"id":2906,"date":"2021-10-15T14:09:39","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T06:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=2906"},"modified":"2023-08-04T16:07:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:07:11","slug":"3-principles-for-creating-a-happy-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/3-principles-for-creating-a-happy-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"3 principles for creating a happy workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore has a lot to be proud of, but a happy workforce isn\u2019t one of them. According to a global report on the impact of COVID-19 on employers and employees, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbr.com.sg\/hr-education\/in-focus\/singapore-has-unhappiest-workforce-in-world-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Lion City has the unhappiest workforce in the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as 48% of its employees stated they were not happy in their workplace and will unlikely recommend it to a friend. For employers in the city-state, this happiness in the workplace statistic is obviously bad news. Unhappy employees mean unhealthy and unproductive employees, so this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article offers 3 principles for creating a happy workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/plans\/group-health-insurance\/?campSource=PPSG-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=content_banner&utm_campaign=banner&utm_content=corporate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SEO-Baner-Corporate.webp\" alt=\"Corporate insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. A positive work environment is a happiness magnet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes a simple \u2018thank you\u2019 to your employee can go a long way in making them feel valued and lifting their spirits. The best part? It\u2019s contagious. Setting a good example by appreciating your employees makes them more likely to recognize each other\u2019s contributions and give praise, which fosters a positive work environment, builds strong relationships, and raises employee happiness in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to appreciating employees, a positive work environment can also be built by promoting diversity and inclusivity, so everyone feels welcomed and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/humor-in-the-workplace-why-and-how-should-you-do-it.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prioritizing humor in the workplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means cracking jokes yourself and making the mood light-hearted, so employees feel comfortable doing so as well. That said, it\u2019s important to ensure that your jokes don\u2019t offend and\/or alienate any particular group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee reward and recognition ideas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/7-employee-reward-and-recognition-ideas-in-hong-kong\/?amp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee reward and recognition ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Here are some things you could do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give out a handwritten card along with a small gift (chocolates, gift card, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsidize team lunches\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer paid time off to volunteer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce wellbeing programs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. But work is just a part of life, not the entirety of it<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While appreciation goes a long way in making employees feel happy, it doesn\u2019t change the fact that employees have lives outside of work. As such, it\u2019s vital for you to recognize this and support employees in achieving a good work-life balance. One easy way to do so is to be open to flexible working arrangements because it provides employees with more freedom in where and when they work, which allows them to work around their personal commitments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a matter of fact, a shift to flexible working arrangements would hugely benefit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/4-ways-employers-can-support-working-moms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working moms in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because they face \u201cdouble burden\u201d (the burden of work and household duties) and discriminatory practices at work, which the COVID-19 pandemic has simply exacerbated. This is not unique to Singapore, as women in many countries (including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/the-key-tool-for-supporting-female-employees-during-the-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) end up with a larger share of domestic chores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible working arrangements to implement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of flexible working arrangements. Here are some options you should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Remote working<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Employees aren\u2019t obliged to come to the office, as they can complete all of their tasks at home\/anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hybrid working:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Employees split their time working at home and at the office through a model that\u2019s agreed upon with their employer (e.g. 3 days at home, 2 days in the office)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Flexitime<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Employees choose when to start and end work (within agreed limits), but work certain core hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Compressed hours:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Employees work their full-time hours, but this is spread over fewer days.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><strong>And more!<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Further reading<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Did you know that the UK gives employees the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/5-things-employers-should-know-about-flexible-working-rules-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal right to request flexible working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. When in doubt, honesty (and transparency) is the best policy\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open and honest communication (and transparency) in the workplace is a good way to go about things because it builds trust between you and your employees, and amongst employees as well. This leads to better workplace relationships and a stronger company culture, which invariably increases employee happiness and employee engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be clear about the organization\u2019s policies from top-down. You can also ask your employees for feedback, demonstrating that you don\u2019t have all the answers and valuing their input. What\u2019s more, you can demonstrate respect for them by giving them your full attention when they speak to you. This means making eye contact, turning away from electronic devices, and ensuring your body language communicates attentiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivering bad news with compassion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One area where employers struggle with maintaining open and honest communication is in delivering bad news. Here\u2019s how to overcome this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the facts straight of the bad news in question<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a middle ground between being empathetic and being direct<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need more guidance on delivering bad news? This article by Pacific Prime goes over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-deliver-bad-news-with-compassion-to-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the structure to follow.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch with Pacific Prime Singapore today!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pacific Prime: Your Global Employee Benefits Specialist\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e2UGkhHCggI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a global health insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has over two decades of experience helping companies of all sizes and industries in the Lion City and beyond design and implement the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/employee-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee benefits solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We know what makes employees happy at work and can advise you on the best benefits to keep your employees happy. We are up-to-date with the latest industry trends and government regulations, and adopt a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/approach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tailored, technology-driven approach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about what we offer and how we can help, you\u2019re more than welcome to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arrange a FREE consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with our corporate team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/?campSource=PPSG-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=cta_banner&utm_campaign=banner&utm_content=corporate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PPSG_Bus_01.jpg\" alt=\"Business Insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore has a lot to be proud of, but a happy workforce isn\u2019t one of them. 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