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The effects of high employee morale have been studied and are both proven and numerous. One of the biggest benefits is productivity. Happy workers are 12% more productive.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powers |first1=Joy |title=“10 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Employee Morale.” |url=https://www.region10.org/r10website/assets/File/10%20inexpensive%20ways%20to%20boostemployee%20morale.pdf |website=Region 10 |access-date=October 31, 2022}}</ref> The increased productivity can be attributed to a number of factors, including reduction in workplace accidents, decreased stress levels, and even a downturn in number of sick days taken due to the positive effect on employee health that high morale provides. High morale effects employee’s motivation, their performance, and their willingness to adapt to organizational strategies. High morale will cause employees to put in extra effort, find ways to work more efficiently, and do higher quality work. (<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cowart |first1=Lynn |title=“Why Employee Morale Matters- Especially Now.” |url=https://www.talent-dimensions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-Employee-Morale-Matters.pdf |website=Talent Dimensions) |access-date=October 31, 2022}}</ref> An employer with a well-known track record of high morale among employees is also much more likely to attract and retain high talent employees. High morale provides a competitive edge in good times and bad. It also increases customer satisfaction rates.