Smile! There are ways to create a more positive workplace.

Do you help make your employees smile? Happy workers make for a more successful business, and when they feel respected and valued, they’re more likely to be happy and engaged. Try implementing some or all of the recommendations below to see more smiles in the office!

1. Make employees feel valued. Employees care about more than just their salary. By offering an attractive benefits package that addresses their additional needs and wants, you can help reduce their stress and increase their happiness. And, of course, dental coverage will help employees keep a healthy smile that they will love to show off.

2. Embrace work/life balance.

Businesses who embrace a strong work/life balance and offer flexible hours and remote work options tend to have happier employees compared to those who are requiring full-time inperson workplaces.

3. Give employees a voice.

Gather feedback on your benefits program to make sure employees know you are listening and working to make sure the benefits you offer — including your dental and vision plans — are meeting their needs.

4. Do little things that make a big difference. Celebrate a job well done and goals that are met by individuals and teams. Smaller, more frequent, positive feedback and rewards have been proven to keep employees happier than large but less frequent events. And, try stocking plenty of healthy, smile-friendly snacks around the office.

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Have dental or vision benefit questions for your organization or yourself? Reach out using my contact information below!

Jackie Bloomer Sales Executive Delta Dental of Wisconsin (414) 659-0481 deltadentalwi.com

How do we make managing your employee benefits easy? By providing a dedicated account manager, offering combined administration, and helping keep rates stable. Plus, we’re known for our responsive service and large provider networks. Who partners with you to make your employees happy?

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Entrepreneur offers thoughts on strengthening the Milwaukee startup ecosystem

Kyle Weatherly is one of the most successful members of the Milwaukee startup community. The University of Wisconsin graduate founded Frontdesk in 2017. By 2021, the company was edging toward the top of Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing companies.

The short-term real estate rental company raised $22 million in capital under Weatherly’s leadership. In 2022, he transitioned from CEO to board member with co-founder, Jesse DePinto, taking the helm.

Kyle Weatherly Board Member Frontdesk

Before his celebrated success with Frontdesk, Weatherly grew his family’s West Allis based Solaris, Inc. from five employees to 120 employees. The medical device company was sold to a German-based conglomerate for an undisclosed amount in 2014.

Commerce Magazine asked Weatherly to share his thoughts on how the business community in metro Milwaukee could improve its startup ecosystem.