{"id":468,"date":"2018-03-15T17:19:31","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T17:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advicoach1.wpengine.com\/va\/2018\/03\/15\/creating-a-positive-workplace-employees-will-love\/"},"modified":"2018-04-09T04:59:54","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T04:59:54","slug":"creating-a-positive-workplace-employees-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advicoach.com\/va\/2018\/03\/15\/creating-a-positive-workplace-employees-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Positive Workplace Employees Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stress on the job is taking its toll on American workers and it\u2019s affecting businesses large and small. It is important for business owners to be aware of this and take proactive measures to reduce stress in their work environment, otherwise it can lead to adverse health consequences and a less effective workplace.<\/p>\n

Work-related stress can fray one\u2019s nerves, keep you up at night, and contribute to a host of health problems, such as heart disease, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues and other physical and psychological issues. \u201cChronic job strain can put both your physical and emotional health at risk,\u201d Paul J. Rosch, MD, the president of the American Institute of Stress told health.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

The bottom line is that job-related stress affects employee well-being and it directly impacts the success of your business. With a dysfunctional workplace where teams are not on the same page, they are to a degree working against each other, as opposed to being united and working towards a common goal. This is not the kind of atmosphere that fosters positivity and growth.<\/p>\n

The Dysfunctional Workplace Environment<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Employees thrive in positive workplace environments. The most successful company cultures have everyone working together as a team, building each other up instead of tearing each other down. But in reality, team issues are a challenge for most, if not all business owners, especially in the first years in business.<\/p>\n

If workplace harmony is not achieved, it leads to tension in the office, work-related stress, lost productivity, and a lot of unnecessary headaches for the business owner. One of the common headaches being a high employee turnover. Every business owner knows how time-consuming it can be to hire and re-train new employees after old ones quit or were let go. If left unchecked, it can become an endless revolving door of employees, not to mention a drain on the business owner\u2019s emotional and financial resources.<\/p>\n

In an Inc. Magazine<\/em> article<\/a>, it addressed the \u201cenormous cost of unhappy employees<\/a>\u201d and how Gallup reported that disengaged employees came at a big price tag \u2013 in the ballpark of $450 to $550 billion each year. \u201cStudies have shown time and time again that happy employees will contribute to their business and increase profitability,\u201d Inc.<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a business owner who\u2019s had trouble creating an All-Star team that works well together, one makes you proud, a business coach can help you fix that. While each situation is unique, here are some ways to address a dysfunctional work environment:<\/p>\n