5 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment

A positive work environment is not only important for our physical, mental and emotional health, but is also important for the results that we produce for the company. The better we feel at work, the more likely we will take pride in our job activities and be loyal towards our place of employment.

So let’s look at some ways to create a positive working environment.

1. Accept the right position
The first step to creating a positive work environment is to secure a position that positively suits you. Before you accept a position, you should know what type of work you want to do, what kind of role you would like, where you see yourself in five years, and what kind of environment you thrive in.

2. Be a positive person
Present an attitude of positivity and approachability. Show coworkers that you are available and willing to help them. Walk around with a smile, and make eye contact with those you pass in the hallways. Be fun to work with. Listen to others with interest; and finally, don’t complain, whine or gossip.

3. Take responsibility
Take responsibility for the direction of your career. Ultimately you are responsible for creating an environment in which you can learn and grow.

4. Communicate with your manager
Meet with your manager regularly to ensure you are on track for meeting his or her expectations, and your performance goals. Don’t always wait for your manager to reach out to you. Informing your manager about the status of the activities you are performing shows that you are credible, trustworthy, interested in the business, and committed to your job.

5. Be social
Interact with your colleagues in a non-working way. Join a company team or group. Celebrate birthdays, and other special events. Cultivate working friendships. Organize a competitive sporting event. There are so many things that you can do to connect with others while at work.

So, if you are wondering what a positive work environment looks like, here are some signs.

• You are doing a job that you enjoy
• Your ideas are valued
• Your creativity is encouraged
• You feel appreciated
• The job matches your skill set
• You have work friends that you can talk to
• Your manager is approachable
• There is room for you to grow
• You are recognized when you do good work
• You feel like a part of a team
• You look forward to coming to work
• You are respected
• You are happy while at work
• Work is fun

From Lisa H. of Getting to Zen

Check out pictures from our company softball team, Thanksgiving potluck, office nights, and more on our Facebook!

Gingerbread House Competition!

For most people, making a gingerbread house is a relaxing and fun holiday tradition. Our gingerbread house competition last night was definitely fun, but it was not relaxing!

We were split in teams of two or three for a one hour competition to see who could build the best and most creative house.

Check out some of the best ones!



















It was a special office night last night because we got to spend some time with people from the St. Louis office. Their manager and top sales representatives were visiting our office this week so we got to learn from them too!

Charities

We are proud to be raising money for two new charities- Michigan Special Olympics and Operation Smile! The Michigan Special Olympics has over 18,000 athletes that participate in its events each year, and we are sponsoring an athlete for the State Ply Hockey Finals in November. The Special Olympics provide people with intellectual disabilities with an opportunity to compete in a friendly, yet competitive way. For more information about the Special Olympics, visit their website at http://www.somi.org/index.php.

Our company is also determined to raise $3,000 for the Operation Smile charity by the end of the year! Operation Smile provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the globe. Our donations help send doctors to countries where desperate children are waiting to be healed. Keep up with our progress by visiting out Operation Smile webpage: http://bit.ly/bLgjhW.

We have lots of ideas for fun ways to raise money for our Operation Smile challenge. Our next event is a poker tournament where all the buy-in money will be donated to the charity and the winner of the tournament will receive an iPad that will be provided by DBC! So sharpen up your poker skills and get ready for the upcoming tournament!

Chicago Conference

The sales and marketing team, HR department and management team will be traveling to Chicago this weekend for a conference. We will all head west on Saturday and stay at the hotel where the conference will be held. Each department will have special meetings tailored specifically for them, and they will be held by the experts in that field.

We have conferences and meeting throughout the year to help everyone develop individually and as a team. The assistant managers were in Atlanta, GA two weeks ago for training and there are more travel and learning opportunities planned for the next couple of months!

Traveling to L.A.

Our manager Mike and assistant manager just returned from a weekend in L.A. They had conferences and meeting out west that focused on organizational techniques and ways to optimize business growth. These types of conferences help business owners collaborate together with new ideas and methods that can benefit everyone.

There are lots of fun traveling opportunities that DBC provides for the employees. We certainly are happy to have our manager and assistant manager back in the office and we are excited to put their new knowledge to use!

R & R in Miami

Our management team just returned from a weekend of learning and fun in Miami! The team flew down on Thursday and had conferences with top consultants from all over the country. Everyone spent the weekend at the Fountaine Bleau Hotel right on the beach of the Atlantic. With poolside cabanas, banana boat rides and sand volleyball, there was plenty to do all weekend!

Meetings and conferences were held on Friday to focus on the accomplishments from the past year, as well as goals and new opportunities for the upcoming year. All of the meals and accommodation were paid for by the company, so this event was a great way to unite the team and show appreciation for all of their hard work. The company enjoys rewarding employees for their work and dedication, and they take other business trips throughout the year to different locations.

Detroit Business Consulting is Golfing Again!

Detroit Business Consulting is partaking in the Chamber’s Golf Classic next week. The golf outing is at Oak Pointe Country Club and it provides an opportunity for employees, family and friends to join together for a day of golfing.

The Chamber’s Golf Classic is more than just a day of hitting 18 holes. The theme this year is “safari expedition”, and there will be safari cuisine and tribal music at the end of the day. The day will begin with a continental breakfast and follow with putting contests, par three closest-to-the-pin contests, as well as a most accurate drive contest.

Detroit Business Consulting enjoys doing activities that promote bonding and team unity. We participated in the United States Secret Service charity golf event last week, and there will probably be more golfing events in the future.

For more information about DBC, check out the website at DetroitBC.com.