Many
would have it believe that money is the only incentive and the best motivator
for people, but this could not be further from the truth as it could be rated
as the poorest of motivators. Though, in some cases it could be only a bonus to
make people work harder and more efficiently. There are many other ways that
could encourage people to work more diligently.
The
Work Environment
Nobody
likes to work in an environment that does not promote efficiency. But, creating
a positive work environment will be a hard thing to achieve as there are many
aspects to account for. Most importantly, you will have to look into what makes
your workers happy, and how you can incorporate it. Listen to their ideas, and
try to find a compromise where possible to ensure that both parties get what
they want, after all, a happy worker will be a busy worker.
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Through the Text
Finding
out what is a good incentive is a tough job, and unless you learn how to pay attention to
the little details that keeps your workers on their toes, it
will be hard trying to figure out how to motivate your employees. Remember that
not everyone likes the same things, and not all will be motivated the same way
either, but, unless you ask it will be impossible to learn.
Show
Appreciation
Even
if your employees have accomplished a small feat, you should show your
appreciation, either by giving a bonus, or by simply saying “good job”. The
smallest of compliments can go a long way, and for some, it will be all that it
takes to get better and to make their work more effect. However, this does not
mean that you should just go around and praise everyone, make sure to give
credit where it is due, but do not overdo it, as it could be too much for the
business.
Encourage
Individuality and Teamwork
There
is no I in teamwork. Yet, creating a team is not possible without an
individual, and unless you show your employees how to be good as both, you
cannot expect great performance in return. After all, you are all part of a
bigger team that will make sure that everything is done smoothly and without
any hiccups. Just make sure that you do not enforce too much individuality as
it could turn into an unhealthy competition between employees.
Make
the Working Surrounding Pleasant
Unless
your employees have an access to the facilities, and if they are freezing or
boiling when the weather changes, it will be hard for them to work efficiently.
Keep your restrooms working at peak condition, because even simple blocked
drains could cause a headache for the whole department. In
order to avoid any conflicts, it is best to have your pipes and plumbing
checked regularly so that you know that everything works fine, and that if
there is a problem, it could be handled immediately and without letting the
problem escalate further.
Finding
a motivational factor for all will take some time and investment, but, the end
results will be great, and you will have an improvement in your work efficiency
as well as becoming a better company. Remember to regularly survey your
workers, so that you can learn how to make their environment better and that
they do not become too docile in their work. After all, keeping your workforce
happy is a mandatory investment for all businesses, unless you want unhappy
customers of course who would end up taking their business elsewhere.
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