Keeping the Team Focused as the

Temperature Rises

It's natural. Every spring, winter begins to loosen its grip and the sun sets later each evening making the days feel longer, more relaxed. You probably see your employees taking more time to get outdoors for lunch or leaving a bit early to catch a baseball game or end-of-the-year school event. While this spring shift may appear to detract from the business at hand, it's actually a prime opportunity to increase your staff's commitment to your organization's success.

Acknowledge the Shift

Rather than ignoring the natural change in attitude that comes with spring, take the time to let your staff know you're sensitive to it by incorporating some easy "attitude enhancers."

§                                 Introduce a bi-weekly all-company ice cream or coffee break. Offer free frozen treats or premium coffee drinks twice a month during mid-morning or mid-afternoon and invite everyone to spend a few minutes away from their desks with their co-workers. This simple but effective tool gives everyone a chance to reconnect or build relationships with colleagues in other departments and sends them back to their duties with a positive, refreshed attitude. Create excitement around the event by holding a bi-weekly drawing for motivational mugs or water bottles imprinted with an inspiring message along with your logo.

§                                 Institute Casual Dress Fridays or add an additional casual dress day to your existing program. While simple to administer, this time-tested, low-cost program allows co-workers to see each<