A challenge to managers: five ways to improve employee morale

Discusses employee development opportunities as a method of improving employee morale and motivation on the job. The five operational ways to improve employee morale are: social gatherings,which include such activities as picnics, philanthropic work, and parties; employee recognition, which includes awards, promotions and thank‐yous; continuing education, which includes workshops and conferences; employee meetings, which include complaint sessions,brainstorming, and discussion forums; and empowerment, which includes involving employees through responsibility.