Morale

Morale as a state of mind or of a willingness to work in turn affects individuals and organisational objectives.

Lets understand Morale.

Attitude towards job, supervisor & organisation. Depends on working conditions, superior, fellow worker & pay Emotional Influential

Indicators

Commitment Sincerity Employee loyalty Absenteeism Personnel turnover Grievances Industrial conflicts Interrelationship Accidents Employee Pride Team Building Employee empowerment

Measures to boost Morale

Make the new employees feel part of organisation. Free interaction among employee and customer Use breaks for informal conversation Understand the company culture Clear explanation of job responsibilities and rewards Transparent information

Factors affecting Morale

Attitude of worker Level of job satisfaction with job standard Consideration level Work load and work pressure Satisfaction level- Salary

Measurement of Morale

Preventive Method Observation Talk Gestures Attitude survey Interview method Questionnaire Company records personnel turnover rate Rate of absenteeism No. of grievances etc

Maintenance of Morale
Preventive method o Creation of whole job o Job enrichment o Modifying the work environment o Flexible working hour o Job rotation o Participatory approach Remedial Method o Correct the policy o Remove the misconception o Educate and convince the employee

Employee turnover
Employee turnover is a ratio comparison of the number of employees a company must replace in a given time period to the average number of total employees.

Why employees leave

Managers poor supervision Lack of growth potential Lack of recognition No. meaning to work Do not enjoy their job Inadequate pay Non-challenging job Over job Work and life-in- balance

Retention strategies
Talent development to core management practice Participatory leadership style Monitor skills of worker Create succession plan