Top 10 ways to motivate todays employees
Published December 9, 2014 12:09 PM
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Updated December 17, 2014 4:58 PM
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Dr. Bob Nelson, president of Nelson Motivation, Inc., a management training and consulting firm, and author of 1501 Ways to Reward Employees, offers these 10 low- to no-cost ways to motivate employees year-round.
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1. Personally thank employees for doing a good job.
Personal thanks face-to-face, in writing, or both can be incredibly rewarding for employees. Do it in a timely fashion, often and sincerely.
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2. Give your time.
Be willing to take the time to meet with and listen to employees as much as they need or want.
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3. Give feedback.
Provide specific feedback about the performance of the person, the department and the organization.
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4. Have fun.
Strive to create a work environment that is open, trusting and fun. Encourage new ideas and initiative.
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5. Be transparent.
Provide information on how the company makes and loses money, upcoming products and strategies for competing in the marketplace, and how the person fits into the overall plan.
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6. Involve employees in decisions.
Involve employees in decisions, especially as those decisions affect them.
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7. Give ownership.
Provide employees with a sense of ownership in their work and the work environment.
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8. Recognize, reward and promote people.
Recognize, reward and promote people based on their performance. Deal with low and marginal performers so that they improve or leave.
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9. Create a partnership with each employee.
Give people a chance to grow and learn new skills. Show them how you can help them meet their goals within the context of meeting the organization's goals.
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10. Celebrate successes.
Celebrate the successes of the company, of the department and of the individuals in it. Take time for team- and morale-building meetings and activities.
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