- Communication is key – keep your staff well informed about job security and the businesses financial health.
- Show appreciation – Awards, public thank you, small gifts – wine, food, gasoline etc.
- Plan fun company events – picnics, bowling, pot-luck lunch.
- Remember birthdays, anniversaries, celebrate each other with a small gift of recognition.
- Have managers take the time to meet with staff and check in to see how people are doing, when there is no salary increase, sometimes caring can go along way.