If employees are satisfied at work, chances are they will be more productive and stay with the company for a longer period of time. Fortunately for those small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that have a hard time competing with deep-pocketed enterprises, salary and perks are not the only ways to keep worker happy.Rewarding relationships and positive experiences also carry great emotional value for employees.

When people can work and play together collaboratively, they feel as if they are part of a team. That emotional, intellectual, and professional fulfillment has a huge impact on both the employee’s satisfaction and the company’s output.

Here are some ways to encourage regular, positive, productive, and even fun interactions between coworkers—including those who might not normally get to interact, such as remote workers.

To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here