| Small Business owners often confronted with high | | | | Recognize contributions in public forums and employee |
| employee attrition. For most small entrepreneurs the | | | | get together or meetings |
| easiest solution when a valuable employee resigns his | | | | Offer opportunities to learn, improve skills and |
| job is to offer more benefits in terms of money and | | | | knowledge through training |
| perquisites. But rarely does it work. Very hExit | | | | Create scope for sharing success through with others |
| interviews often point out low moral due to infrequent | | | | through narrating best practices adopted |
| appreciation and recognition of the contribution of the | | | | Token gifts and invitation to a Dinner with family |
| employee leading to de-motivation and disenchantment | | | | Offer opportunities for rest and relaxation on attaining |
| with the job. | | | | goals and good performances |
| Improving employee motivation and morale is the | | | | Feature in house journals. If house journals are not |
| easiest method of improving organizational productivity | | | | available make sure to write out a appreciation and put |
| and cut down employee turnovers. Replacing good | | | | on notice boards and circulate to all members of the |
| employee could be expensive in terms of recruitment | | | | organization |
| costs and time. | | | | It only takes imagination to create a list as long as you |
| Research has conclusively established that the major | | | | want. Plan and create the list for frequent use. |
| reason for attrition in an organization is not money. It is | | | | Employee motivation is a complex subject and |
| more a matter of lack of recognition and rewards. | | | | generally a neglected area. Whatever recognition and |
| You may be able to reduce attrition considerably if | | | | rewards are conferred are very mechanical and lacks |
| managers are trained to recognize and reward good | | | | warmth and spontaneity. |
| performance. In fact every opportunity must be used | | | | It is easier to theorize than practice employee |
| to appreciate the work of the employees. Easier said | | | | motivation programs. It would not be a bad idea to train |
| than done, it takes a dedication and commitment | | | | your managers extensively on this area. The rewards |
| towards the employees. | | | | for the organization could be less employee turnovers, |
| Here is a list of the ways one can motivate | | | | high levels of motivation, increased productivity, |
| employees | | | | commitment and team work. |
| Find every opportunity to appreciate good work | | | | |