The Daily Grind

Here at Corporate Essentials, we are in the business of helping you make your employees happy to come to the office each day. Why do we do this? Because an office packed with happy people is a better place to work – and we all deserve to work somewhere wonderful. If you have been on the fence about creating a more robust office culture, you might want to consider the benefits to having a happy workforce. Today, our team has gathered a list showcasing 41 advantages to having happy employees. 1. Employees are passionate about their work Obviously, people who enjoy their work are more fun to be around in the office. Creating a hiring process that focuses on finding those new hires that not only excel in their chosen field but are genuinely passionate about the work they do is a great way to stock your office with employees

15 Tips to Becoming a Happy Employee Working hard is something that most companies expect from their employees now-a-days, but so few organizations realize that the key to having hard-working employees actually means making their happiness at the office a priority. For example, by having an office pal or staying hydrated on the job, employees have shown that they work harder, while feeling happier, at work. Something as simple as getting a “thank you” from a supervisor could seriously make or break an employee’s day. Not sure how to start prioritizing your employees’ happiness? Don’t worry. We’ve created an infographic with 15 tips to becoming a happy employee to get you started!

With the holidays out of the way and the arduous process of insurance selection behind you, now is the time to focus on how you can make the most of the other perks you offer your employees for the new year. In 2016, fitness and fun are headline items for happy teams across the nation. So, today we have rounded up over two dozen of the most buzz-worthy employee perks for employers to consider in 2016. These are perks that staff will love, but also perks that can help your teams work better together and improve productivity across your business. Great game rooms A well-stocked break room is a great asset to any workplace, but a game room allows you to take your employee engagement opportunities to the next level. Install a couple of amazing retro gaming machines, put in a foosball table or go with a selection of board

Having a strong company culture matters for a host of reasons, but the two most important are the fact that you need to attract talent to your firm; and once you get them, you want to keep them happy and productive. This infographic shows the 6 steps you can take to create a great place for your employees to work and interact. Don’t wait to start building a strong company culture!

Keeping your team engaged when they are hard at work is a must. Many offices overlook this important tactic, but it’s not something that should go unnoticed. A major part of keeping everyone engaged is by recognizing them for all that they do! This infographic that depicts the four types of recognition in an office setting. Put these to practice and you’ll be sure to see a boost in your employees happiness and enthusiasm at work in no time.

Positivity is a huge part of building a successful company, and given the importance of company culture, you want to keep your eyes on the multitude of ways that office culture can be improved. And often, despite our best intentions and all the positive vibes in the universe, the reality of a modern workplace means we are often faced with situations where snap judgments and poor word choice can lead to hurt feelings, lowered productivity and rapidly declining morale among your staff. If you are noticing that more of your team members seem more down than usual, have seen a spike in exit numbers from particular teams or are just curious what the most typical threats to harmonious workplace culture might be, today’s post is loaded with information that can help. From bad attitudes to poor policies, today we are going to lay out 20 of the biggest offenders in the