5 INGENIOUS WAYS TO BOOST COMPANY MORALE

Jeff Mignault • August 29, 2017

Keeping up company morale is vital to have a strong, efficient and thriving workplace. Leaders who are engaged in the workplace understand just how much of an impact morale can play in overall company success.

“If you’re tuned into your workplace, you can tell when employees exhibit the subtle and not-so-subtle symptoms of low morale: eye rolls, high turnover rates, fewer employee conversations, decreased collaboration, and diluted performances,” says Sujan Patel on inc.com.

“The best approach to tackling low morale is to embrace positive changes before it takes hold, offsetting boredom and frustration with meaningful benefits, individual acknowledgements, and opportunities to grow,” he adds.

Here are some great ways to boost company morale:

1. Ask your employees

Most companies let HR handle the planning, events, and meetings to help boost morale and engage employees. Rather than create an experience for your employees, why not ask them what they would like to do. This gets them more involved in the process and increases engagement.

2. Recognize milestones

Recognizing personal and professional milestones of your employees is a great way to make them feel like a valued part of the team. Recognize promotions, years of service, and when people go above and beyond to obtain great achievements in their field.

3. Theme days

It’s easy for every day to feel like the previous one. Spice things up by having theme days. Encourage employees to dress a certain way, play theme-based games, and have fun with it.

4. Encourage personal and professional growth

Give your employees the chance to better themselves. Offer training courses and offer to pay for education, seminars, and conventions. This adds another dimension to their job and allows them to add skills and evolve as a professional. This benefits the employee and the organization.

5. Promote company morale during recruiting

If you want people to have high morale, make it clear which type of people you are looking to add to your company when hiring. Promote your company values and the organizational culture you want to achieve. Look for people who fit this mold.

More about company morale and organizational culture

Check out these blog posts to learn more about how to manage morale and improve culture:

Jeff Mignault
Ontario 2025 Employment Standards compliance guide for employers reviewing new ESA rules
October 15, 2025
Learn what’s new in Ontario’s 2025 Employment Standards Act. Stay compliant with ESA updates on wages, leaves, digital workers, and job posting rules.
Magnifying glass on severance agreement
October 8, 2025
Learn Ontario severance pay rules, who qualifies, and how to calculate payouts under the ESA. Understand employer obligations and employee rights.
Laptop and home office setup representing remote work in Canada
September 25, 2025
Explore 2025 hybrid workplace trends in Canada. Learn why a remote work policy is essential, what to include, key laws, and CRA rules for employees.
Two coworkers talking in an office, representing workplace relationships and HR guidelines
September 18, 2025
Workplace relationships can create challenges around power dynamics and professionalism. Learn the guidelines and HR policies employers should implement to manage office romances.
HR manager updating payroll for Ontario’s 2025 minimum wage increase.
September 3, 2025
Ontario’s minimum wage rises to $17.60/hour on October 1, 2025. Learn how to update payroll, review contracts, manage pay compression, and communicate changes to stay compliant and support your workforce.
Image of a manager holding a trophy showing good vs poor employee relations
August 20, 2025
Learn 5 key ways to tell if your employee relations are strong, spot warning signs of poor workplace culture, and discover how pulse surveys can help boost trust, engagement, and retention.
Boss welcoming remote wo
July 23, 2025
Discover why soft skills training is essential for returning workers. Learn what soft skills are, why they matter, and how training can improve communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
June 23, 2025
Fractional HR is gaining popularity…fast. Veteran HR consultant Margaret Bailey from AugmentHR, a Toronto HR outsourcing firm explains why it’s hot, 8 business benefits and what it costs.
Small business owner worrying about HR
May 22, 2025
Is an HR department necessary for a small business? Risks and tips from HR consultant, Athina Iliadis of HR services leader, AugmentHR.
Constructive dismissal examples
April 29, 2025
What is Constructive Dismissal? Is it illegal in Canada? What actions to avoid? Everything you need to know about Constructive Dismissal from leading HR consulting firm, AugmentHR.