A challenge to managers: five ways to improve employee morale

Abstract

Discusses employee development opportunities as a method of improving employee morale and motivation on the job. The five operational ways to improve employee morale are: social gatherings, which include such activities as picnics, philanthropic work, and parties; employee recognition, which includes awards, promotions and thank‐yous; continuing education, which includes workshops and conferences; employee meetings, which include complaint sessions, brainstorming, and discussion forums; and empowerment, which includes involving employees through responsibility.

Citation

Hopkins, H. (1995), "A challenge to managers: five ways to improve employee morale", Executive Development, Vol. 8 No. 7, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510099129