Hot on the heels of Blue Monday - see Get Rid of Monday Blues Forever - comes 'National Sickie Day'.
February 1st is reputed to be a day of extremely high staff absence as people struggle at the hands of winter illnesses, fatigue, uninspiring weather and seasonal mood swings.
So what can businesses do to minimise the likelihood of employees favouring staying at home over coming into the office?
So what can businesses do to minimise the likelihood of employees favouring staying at home over coming into the office?
We are in the fortunate position of being able to visit many different organisations and observe what makes a productive and dynamic office environment that people want to spend time in.
Here are three aspects of successful organisations that stand out:
1) Energy
People want to spend time in an environment that energises them. An office that is a hive of productive activity encourages employees in each day. An atmosphere of lethargy will quickly turn them away.
2) Knowledge
Most people find it stimulating to learn and develop themselves. If staff leave each day feeling that they've learnt something new they'll not only make sure they don't miss a day at work, but they'll also arrive each day with a positive and motivated mindset.
3) Inspiration
People appreciate spending time in inspiring surroundings, interacting with like-minded people, sharing a common purpose and working on projects that have an impact.
So if you'd like to ensure that your staff are always motivated to show up for work and give 100% while they're there, take a look around and see what you can do to improve in these three areas. Think about how you can make your office a great place to work and you'll have no problem attracting great people, day in, day out.
If you'd like further inspiration on how keeping your colleagues fit and healthy will help reduce absenteeism, take a look at this post: How Fit is Your Office
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