Oceanic Pharmachem: Improving the Quality of Work for Employees

Oceanic Pharmachem Private Limited (OPPL) believes that when most employers focus on ways to increase the
productivity levels of their employees, they fail to realize that these levels are closely tied to the quality of their
work life.

Recent studies have shown that companies that provide a better quality of work to their employees
have much better retention rates and also have an easier time hiring top people in their field. Studies
also show that happier employees are less likely to take sick leaves, which basically means that happier
workers are also healthier workers. Whether it is a team activity outside of work or a fun zone at the
office, there are many ways in which quality of employee work life can be increased.

Showing Trust instead of Micromanaging everything

Surveys show that employees do not really enjoy doing a job where they are told what to do all the
time. While it is perfectly fine for a company to manage and supervise their work, micromanaging is
something that rarely has a positive impact on the staff. Instead, companies and managers must try
to build relationships on trust – where tasks are delegated that require responsibility. Allowing
employees make some non-critical decisions, will actually get them committed to what they are doing.

Rewarding Good Work

Constant recognition is of vital importance for increasing quality of work for employees. Whether it is
a simple recognition, or a reward (a raise, bonus, or an additional day-off), employees feel much better
when their effort is noticed. Many employers avoid even complimenting their workers because of the
fear of being asked for a raise. It is imperative to pay more to certain, deserving individuals, who do
more work than average. This is also one of the reasons why more and more young people start
freelancing – because they actually get paid for the work they do, not the time spent in an office.

Permitting Customizable Workspaces

People love customizing their workspace, and when it comes to their desks there are almost no
reasons to be opposed to it. While some people like having their favourite posters on the wall behind
their monitor, other people might want to bring a plant from home. Some of the top performers love
working in a messy environment. Allowing employees a certain amount of freedom when it comes to
customizing their workspace will positively impact productivity, while they will also be happier to
work.

Setting Clear Goals

The best way to improve the efficiency of employees is by setting up clear goals for them to aim for.
Without clear goals, productivity will drop considerably, but also their overall happiness. This is why it
is important to give clear assignments and expected results to the staff. Setting these goals should be
taken seriously because if they are unrealistic or generic they won’t have as much power. Probably
the best way to approach this issue is to set individual goals. For a large company, this task can be
delegated to supervisors and made a part of their job. The more these goals are realistic and attainable
the better results will follow, thus improving employee loyalty.

The most important practice to improving quality of work is to have employees feel like a part of the
team. Being a company where everyone wants to progress to pre-defined levels is completely
different from being a company where people just work their shifts. If the end results don’t matter
enough, work won’t matter to employees at all. Examples have to be set, becoming a driving force for
employees, as together with the company, they will push towards a single goal.