A study by Warwick University’s Economics Department shows an increase in productivity of 12 percent when workers are happy. While many factors contribute to the level of happiness a person experiences, there are concrete steps you can take to bring it into your workplace.

It’s important to make your employees feel they are contributing to positive outcomes. Perhaps they don’t see how the products or services your company provides help others. Let everyone know how things are going, and make sure to share when customers recognize the work of an individual.

Additionally, don’t be afraid to tell everyone how the company is doing. People are more invested in what’s going on if they feel like they are kept in the loop.

Tell your employees that you want to make your organization a fun place to work, and let them suggest ways to do it. Look for areas outside of more pay and bonuses that can contribute to a better working environment. One quick upside is that your people feel more motivated and involved just by being asked to be part of things.

You’d be surprised how much people gain from helping each other do some good in the world. There’s no shortage of charities looking for volunteers. The website Charity Navigator can assist when it’s time to select something everyone can get behind.

You want to know how things are going and how each employee is contributing to your company’s plan. Completing employee reviews helps to establish a strong basis for applying initiatives to outstanding performance.

It’s important to remember the evaluations aren’t just meant to identify where shortfalls are occurring. They can be even more important when it comes to recognizing what is really working well.

While on the surface, that might seem obvious, make sure to go beyond just complying with appropriate regulations. Morale increases when employees feel like they are part of a team, and that they have individual contributions to add.

Make an effort to identify the traits each person brings to the team that can serve to make everyone better. When everyone feels encouraged to be the best person they can be, that is reflected in a happier workplace with increased productivity.

Here at Grapevine Evaluations, we offer customizable web-based tools that provide you with the opportunity to assess your people with full 360 reviews. Contact us for more information on how we can help you increase morale and enhance your bottom line.