Even if you don’t have your dream job, you can probably think of one or two things you genuinely enjoy about work. There are some things that almost every employee would love if it was included in their job. We’ll cover a few and you can see how your company measures up.

  1. Personal Connection: Connections make employees feel fulfilled and happy. There are lots of ways to foster genuine personal connections. You can provide areas where employees can talk, give honest compliments, or show real interest in employees lives. Even providing thoughtful feedback can give employees a sense of connection.
  1. Caring Leaders: Employees direct leaders have the biggest effect on their enjoyment of the job. Managers with strong people skills who can connect with employees will help employees love working at your company.
  1. Self-Expression: People naturally want to be themselves. Creating a company where employees feel comfortable being themselves will help employees love working for you. Letting employees share their interests with others without fear of discrimination makes them enjoy their job much more.
  1. Positive Culture: Most individuals entering the work force are looking for a company culture that fits their interests. A culture that your employees feel like they belong in is more likely to make employees happy. Updating your culture to fit your workforce and company mission can make more of your employees enjoy working at your company.
  1. Communication: Being able to communicate properly with leaders can help employees feel more fulfilled and understood in their work. Well established lines of communication between leaders and employees reduces frustration and confusion and increases satisfaction and connection.

Incorporating these five things can help ensure your employees love their jobs.