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Employee Morale



Managing employee morale is very different during times of economic difficulty than during times of prosperity. When times are tough, one thing is certain. Employees are scared. They are worried about their futures - both with the organization and on a personal level. Everyone is under stress.



With all the stress occurring, people tend to act differently than their norm. Some employers, for instance out of desperation, may resort to threat tactics and other de-motivating approaches in an effort to increase performance and profitability. Lion is doing better than most of the companies, but we are aware about future pressures to maintain a healthy financial outlook and keeping our employees proactive with their jobs.



Efforts to manage morale during down times must start with the recognizing that what employees need during times of uncertainty can’t be addressed by traditional approaches to improving morale.



High morale in a company tends to lead to better employee retention. This reduces costs in recruitment, application, hiring and training processes; when these expenses are reduced, that money can be better budgeted to help grow the company.



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The ability to manage stress in the workplace can make the difference between success or failure on the job. Here are some things experts say you can do to reduce both your overall stress levels and the stress you find on the job:

• Take care of yourself:


• The first and foremost tip is that you should keep yourself fit in all respects. You do not have to spend so much to keep fit. Eat well and exercise, and most importantly get enough sleep are foundation to stay healthy.


• Use your time efficiently:


• Now you will get much time for yourself, so rather spending it idly, you should engage yourself in some social activities and try to work for some voluntary organizations. It is also advised to go for some part time or home based jobs during the moment. Always keep on updating yourself in this moment.

• Know the warning signs of excessive stress at work, including:


• depression


• problems sleeping


• fatigue


• trouble concentrating


• headaches


• stomach problems


• using drugs or alcohol to cope

There are really no advantages to maintaining a work atmosphere full of negativity and low morale. As global leader in our industry- happy employees equals a higher percentage of productivity and higher profits.