The morale of your employees is very important. Negativity can be devastating. People will not be as motivated to work. Some may quit due to gossip about them. For this reason, you need to do everything that you can to get rid of it.
Here are some tips to keep negativity out of your office.
Be proactive. Too many bosses just expect some negativity and gossip. However, take a stand against it. Tell your employees that you are going to do something about it and then follow through!
Figure out what the problem is (and fix it). Maybe you changed the rules and your employees are unhappy with them. Maybe a new person came into the office and does not seem to fit well. Talk to your employees and figure out what the problem is. Then, talk to them so that they can help to come up with a solution that will make everything better. People who feel like they have a say are much happier.
Treat your employees with respect and kindness. Negativity can happen when your employees don’t feel appreciated. Make sure that you treat everyone with the respect that they deserve. That goes a long way to a more pleasant office.
Get rid of the culprit. Gossip can really hurt a business, especially a small one. If you have one person who seems to be causing all of the gossip and negativity, you might have to think about letting them go. There is no room for negativity. Just one person can destroy the morale of the whole office.
Negativity can really hurt a business. Even just one person can really affect the whole office. People will work less, call in sick more, and generally just not be as happy. This will effect productivity, sales, and even customer service.
