10 ways to boost staff morale within a care setting

Staff morale is important to build and then maintain. There are several ways you can support or boost staff morale. And there are many benefits in boosting it. Here we are going to share 10 ways to boost staff morale within a care setting. But spoiler alert: they could be used in any organisation.

Praise for staff morale

Praise is important. Much like business owners can gain satisfaction after a great review or testimonial. Praise has similar effects for workers too. We like appreciation and whether figurative or not, a pat on the back.

Here are some ways you can promote praise:

• verbally thank the staff regularly
• write a thank you note
• acknowledge outstanding performance and share this
• if a client or their family have positively commented on a member of staff, inform them of this feedback

Adopting a positive culture

A positive culture should involve your values being embedded into your company. For example, if one of your values is being caring. This should be reflected throughout your organisation. It shouldn’t just be felt by your service users and their families. The impact should be more wide spread, positively impacting your staff and visitors. Though your values are ultimately words, they should be seen to be effective.

Show your positive culture:

• on your noticeboards 
• in your policies and procedures
• in your conversations and interactions with service users, their families, staff and visitors

Opportunities for growth

Opportunities for growth can be effective in boosting staff morale, alongside using praise and a positive culture. Providing growth opportunities can be motivating to staff who which to take on extra responsibilities.

Ways to promote opportunities for growth:

• Provide mentorship programmes 
• Ask staff to take on additional roles and responsibilities
• Ask campaign such as becoming a dignity champion or provide a similar champion scheme

5 bonus activities for boosting morale

Additionally to using praise, a positive culture and opportunities for growth, there are 5 bonus activities:

• reward scheme
• celebrate company goals
• send staff a birthday card
• bring in some treats such as cakes etc
• organise staff events e.g.  organisations anniversary

How do you boost staff morale in your organisation? Let us know in the comments below – we love hearing from you!