Task 3 I. Introduction A. There are organizations and managers who lack the knowledge of how to promote happiness on the job and improve employee satisfaction. B. There are three ways to improve employee satisfaction in the workplace. C. Research suggests that employee satisfaction in the workplace is improved by promoting team players, maintaining a recognition program and building engaged employees. II. Recognition is a very valuable in promoting employee satisfaction. D. Survey after survey shows that a lack of appreciation and recognition is a primary reason why people quit their jobs. Another survey by Robert Half lists “limited recognition and praise” as the number one reason employees leave. Smith, G(2001) E. When employees say that recognition is the most important thing they want from their organizations, they mention things like: Wiley, J (2011) * ‘‘Recognition and respect’’ * ‘‘A pat on the back, or some praise would be nice’’ * ‘‘I want to be respected and recognized as a valuable team member’’ III. A group of good team players creates a happy individual and promotes satisfaction in the workplace. F. Team efforts are not only supported, but also celebrated at the best companies. Coming together to reflect on the team’s efforts encourages team pride. Burchell, M (2010) G. The key to effective teamwork is to first recognize and identify who is on your team and then to develop the skills to utilize all team members to their full extent. Gordon, S. (2012) IV. Setting the tone for employees engagement provides a more structured, productive, and profitable organization. H. Engaged employees feel inspired by their work, they are customer focused in their approach, and they care about the future of the company and are prepared to invest their own effort to see that the organization succeeds. Cook, S. (2008) I. Employees who are engaged have found roles that satisfy their personal values, work style, and current life outside of work. Rice, C. (2012) V. Conclusion A. Research suggests that employee satisfaction in the workplace is improved by promoting team players, maintaining a recognition system and enforcing engaged employee. 1. Recognition is the best way to motivate employees. Some managers may think showing and giving recognition to the most productive employee is more deserving, but recognition should also be given to less productive employee’s to stimulate towards harder work habits. 2. Employees who work together as a team happens to be proud of their work outcome. Working together and knowing every individual is doing their part builds a high-quality workplace. “The whole point of a team is that the team’s, performance will exceed that of any individual in any group.”Gordon, S. (2012) 3. Employee engagement is not always implemented, but when done so promotes accomplishments and good performance. The key is to keep the employee involved along with rewards and recognition you are creating a successful workplace. Training is also a plus in employee engagement. Among many other factors job satisfaction can be produced by training employees and implementing engaged employees. 4. Satisfied employees are those who are rewarded, recognized, engaged and work well with others “teamwork”. Managers can improve their work environment by implementing these type of incentives along with many other job perks, such as flexibility, empowerment, and resources. These things are important companies to keep employees happy and reduce turnovers.

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