Motivational Tactics
Motivational Tactics
Projects in the workplace often start off strong with excitement amongst employees and leaders, a slew of innovative ideas, and sanguine anticipation for the outcome. Managers, directors, and department heads often come together to organize a kick-off meeting or brainstorm session to commence a new project and brief team members on their roles and responsibilities.
Though the whole team
may begin a project on the same page with a common motivation, oftentimes, the
team gradually starts to lose traction. In many cases, as the wheels start to
turn, the collective motivation among team members begins to deplete. This is
when the leaders of a company need to kick it into high gear and implement
employee motivation strategies to maintain or restore employee engagement.
When there is a lack of
employee engagement, work productivity decreases, employee turnover rates
increase, and employee satisfaction suffers.
What are employee motivation
strategies?
Employee motivation strategies are tactics and processes put in place to keep employees inspired, engaged, and interested in their responsibilities. Ways of motivating employees will vary by workforce, based on different work environments, work cultures, and industries. There isn’t a one-size-fits all approach to motivating a team.
Strategies for employee motivation in the workplace are
typically implemented by the leaders or supervisors of a company. Methods of
motivation can include verbal reinforcement, rewards, incentives, trips,
opportunities, or recognition.
Why is employee motivation important?
Staying motivated means staying engaged. When employees are engaged with their work, they’re motivated to make decisions, solve problems, seek creative solutions, and generally speaking—to work harder.
Employee engagement leads to happier employees. For employees, knowing that they’re contributing to the bigger picture elicits a sense of satisfaction. Team members who feel that they’re integral to the big picture, and who understand that they’re a significant addition to the overall mission, feel compelled to remain engaged with their duties. Having a sense of purpose in the workplace contributes to a positive outlook and a happy disposition in employees.
To further establish
this sense of purpose in the work environment, employee engagement programs are
often used in accordance with motivational methods to engage team members with
a communication program that makes them feel like an integral part of the
journey.
Top
Employee Motivation Strategies
Praise and recognition
One of the simplest, yet most effective ways to motivate employees is to recognize them for their work and provide positive feedback. Recognizing employees for their efforts will communicate that these employees are valued and appreciated, and that their work doesn’t go unnoticed. Remind team members that their achievements are a vital contribution to the company’s overall mission to encourage a sense of purpose in the team’s efforts. Praise and recognition.
Perks
Perks, like surprise bonuses for top performers and
profit-sharing opportunities, are excellent motivating factors in the
workplace. Rewarding employees for their good work shows team members that the
company values their contribution, and encourages them to continue performing
at their fullest potential.
Employee performance check-ins
Check-ins to monitor employee performance and provide
positive feedback for team members’ hard work can motivate employees to see
where and how their contributions support the big picture in the company. These
performance check-ins hold employees accountable for their progress and
success, which encourages employee engagement.
Education/training development
By investing in your employees, you’re investing in the company’s overall success. One of the most effective methods of employee motivation is offering further education and training opportunities for employees.
This motivational
strategy not only shows that the company has appreciation for its team members,
but it encourages a team of talented and determined employees that strive to
invest in the company’s prosperity.
References
David Lancefield (November 29, 2022)How to Communicate Your Company’s Strategy Effectively
https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-to-communicate-your-companys-strategy-effectively
Lin Grensing-Pophal (November 30, 2022)Training Employees to Train Others Can Be a Career-Advancing Benefit
Due to current skill gap within the workplace employers use more motivators for employee retention.
ReplyDelete1).Provide Training for Your Employees. Training is a great way to bridge the skills gap. ...
Delete2).Coaching and Mentoring is Another Option. Coaching is another effective strategy for closing the skills gap. ...
3).Offer on-the-Job Learning. ...
4).Udacity Helps Companies Accelerate Learning.
Dinusha What techniques do you use to motivate people? In your company?
ReplyDeleteHow can we align motivation practices toward the company's end goal?
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