How to Boost Productivity and Team Morale in the Warehouse

Warehouses are unlike any other working environment out there. From spending time down various aisles to lugging things around, working in a warehouse can be an immersive job and, sometimes, lonely and unsocial. Staff wellbeing and morale in the warehouse is just as important as anywhere else and keeping morale high is fundamental in the business world. 

With over 1.7 million people working in the logistics sector in the UK and a warehouse not being a traditionally happy working environment, here are some tips on how to boost productivity and morale within your warehouse.

Motivation and incentives

A warehouse can be a tiring and unsocial workplace but there are plenty of ways to keep morale and motivation levels high. As such a physically demanding job, make sure all communal areas are as comfortable as possible. This could include installing soft flooring to reduce foot and ankle pains, comfy sofas and chairs that are supportive for the back and shoulders, and air conditioning for those hot and stuffy days. Working alone in silence can also affect morale, so consider installing a radio in the warehouse - the music will help improve productivity and reduce boredom levels.

Health and safety

It’s no secret that warehouses can be dangerous, more so than other industry sectors. Ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times, that there are the correct number of minimum first aiders and that everyone has had the correct training, such as working at height training. Health and safety is key to maintaining trust and assures your workers that they can feel safe and rely on you as an employer.

Technology

With a wide range of technologies available to help make the warehouse work faster and more efficiently, consider upgrading your warehouse with one or two systems. From conveyor belts to voice-activated software, technology can help speed up the process and increase productivity. Of all the technologies available, consider investing in a high-speed door as they can react quickly, help improve security and are energy efficient too.

Warehouse layout

The layout of your warehouse is crucial to productivity levels and the speed that orders are processed. From pallet racking to shelving solutions, make sure your layout is regularly reviewed, particularly if you’re adding new stock and products often. 

At Racking + Shelving Ltd., we design, supply and install racking and shelving systems to optimise and economise your storage capacity and streamline your warehouse layout and operation. Visit our store or call us on 028 9442 9037 for more information.