How much coffee does it take to your team to make it to the end of the day? If cup after cup, your employees still don’t ever get excited about work, you may have a larger problem on your hands. Workers who struggle to complete tasks and keep quiet at every meeting could be struggling with low morale. Low morale is a hidden danger for companies big and small that may be chipping away at your bottom line. It can be hard to manage clients, projects, and expenses, so it may be tempting to put your employee’s engagement at the bottom of the list.  However, it’s essential to keep the happiness of the team in mind, as companies that work to keep their employees happy and engaged actually outperform those with low engagement by 202%.

It’s no secret that money matters to employees, but this does not mean that this is the only thing that matters. There are five factors that affect how engaged an employee will be with their job. They include the incentives, the work culture, the office itself, the communication styles, and management.

To boost employee engagement, focus on improving their experience in each of these areas. Offer incentives like flexible work, and even office snacks to help keep your employees motivated to do their best work. Foster a culture that is inclusive, welcomes ideas, and practices gratitude. People will be happy to do whatever they can if they feel like nothing goes unnoticed. Make it easier for your workers to get their jobs done by cutting down on unnecessary communications for long email chains. In your management, give them enough support for them to grow professionally without micromanaging.

For more tips on how to make your employees happier and your business more successful, check out these 29 data-driven ways to boost employee morale by Fundera: