| If you know how to motivate employees, your | | | | This employee motivation technique will inspire others |
| company’s overall status and profits will improve | | | | to do their best because they want to attain the same |
| as a result. Employees are the lifeblood of the | | | | recognition! |
| company. It’s therefore vital to use effective | | | | Aside from thanking them, you can give gifts or |
| employee motivation techniques so they can stay | | | | awards that they can treasure and show to others. |
| happy and inspired with their work. This, in turn, will also | | | | Awards such as certificates, medals or trophies would |
| make them more productive. | | | | be a better choice as these items illustrate their |
| Here are 3 employee motivation techniques you can | | | | achievement. |
| use to arouse their enthusiasm: | | | | 3) Be trustworthy and respectable. |
| 1) Be interested in them. | | | | If you said you’re going to do something for them, |
| Know their personal background, where they went to | | | | fulfill it at all cost. Nothing can ruin their trust and |
| school, any job experiences they had, their hobbies, | | | | respect for you more than broken promises and |
| their future plans… even the minor things like what | | | | empty words. |
| movies or books they prefer. | | | | Show them that you’re someone who will listen to |
| This shows that you’re willing to take the time to | | | | their concerns, and someone who is trustworthy |
| know more about them. People like to talk about | | | | enough to keep private matters confidential. |
| themselves, so what you’re doing is satisfying their | | | | Be someone who they can look up to. This means |
| ego. In the process, they will get to like you. | | | | you have to be a good example for them. Strictly |
| 2) Give them exciting opportunities and reward them | | | | follow the company’s rules and perform your job in |
| for their accomplishments. | | | | the most ethical manner possible. |
| As much as possible, give them job assignments that | | | | Let’s recap the 3 employee motivation techniques |
| they’re either good at, are interested in, or can | | | | I’ve taught. First, be interested in your employees. |
| have fun with. | | | | Second, give them exciting opportunities and reward |
| Give them every opportunity to prove how good they | | | | them for their achievements. Last, be a trustworthy |
| are. And once they’ve proven their worth or even | | | | and respectable employer or superior. Apply these |
| exceed your expectations, acknowledge them. Praise | | | | employee motivation techniques, and you’ll see a |
| them in public; let them and other employees know | | | | tremendous improvement in your company’s |
| what exactly made them outstanding. | | | | productivity and work environment. |