Establishing various types of reward systems can be an effective tool for motivating employees. A base salary is motivational only in the sense that it keeps workers showing up -- reward systems provide the pull to excel at the job once they are there. Like any other motivational tool, not all workers are impressed by rewards. For those that are, it is important to develop a reward system that meets your overall company objectives.If all or most...more
Some employees are motivated to excel simply by contributing their part in a team environment. As long as these workers feel appreciated and an important part of the work group, they will put out their best effort.Creating an environment that feeds contribution-oriented works begins with the company culture. Especially in small and growing businesses, it is important to nurture loyalty. Establishing a culture of teamwork and solidarity will...more
A good number of workers are motivated, at least in part, by external approval and reputation. Most people are concerned with how others view them, and positive attention and accolades can go a long way in inspiring these folks to do their best work. Incorporating feedback and appreciation for a job well done is an important piece of your overall motivation strategy.At the core of external motivation is attention. Workers driven by reputation tend to be dependent on receiving attention. Often, if they are unable to earn it in a positive manner, they will become disillusioned and unproductive, and may even act out in an attempt to garner any attention -- even negative. As a business owner, it is important to remember that your employees are the key to your long-term success, so any and all efforts that produce positive results should be acknowledged.To keep reputation-driven workers motivated, it is necessary to provide individual attention and acknowledgement. Successful entrepreneurs make a point of including these factors into the overall culture. Making your support staff feel valued should be a given. Make a point of publicly acknowledging good work but privately dealing with...more
Purpose-driven employees take an almost zen-like approach to their work. As long as they believe in what the company is trying to do, the other types of motivators are not very relevant. These are the employees in corporate settings who do the minimum to keep a job to pay the bills but pour significant effort and energy into ideas or causes that...more
How To Start Making ($100) (Per Day) Or More Quickly and Easily With Your (Blog). CLICK HERE NOW! Time For Indoor Team Building?By Shaun Parker The size of the room you plan to host the event is crucial, you need to communicate the size and any restrictions to the team building company. Remember details such as the shape of it - is...more
One of the most stressful roles for most entrepreneurs is that of Employer. Finding the right people with the right skills, personality, and attitude is a challenge, to say the least. The hiring process provides some opportunities to sift through the candidates, but only if you know what you are looking for and how to find it.Before the hiring process begins, it is critical to define exactly what you are looking for in a new employee. General work responsibilities should obviously be defined in each job description, along with any specific skills or experience necessary to successfully fill the position. Writing job descriptions for each staff position should be completed prior to recruiting as this will help you target your help-wanted marketing effectively. In addition, consider the personality traits that will best fit in with the culture your company has developed. New hires do not need to be just like everyone else, but should be able to fit in and complement the staff you already have.The resumes and applications that come in are your first line of evaluation. Some employers elect to use a checksheet, comparing the resume information against the experience required in the job...more
In an expanding global and diverse economy, where a mix of races and culture exists - how well we lead and create opportunities amongst diverse communities results in how well the community thrives. Leadership is the process in which one person...more
Author: ashutosh Team building activities have positive effects on the way your employees work towards the achievement of the organizational goals. It is thus important for you to be involved in organizing events and activities in which your...more
Author: ashutoshBehind every successful company, you will always find dedicated and hardworking team of employees. There are a lot of advantages of employees who work together to achieve a common goal of better profits and larger client base for...more
During hard economic times it's more important than ever to retain your best people. They can mean the difference between business success and failure. This may not seem difficult on the surface since jobs are getting scarcer and maybe it's not. ...more
Building a high performing Team is a key part of the role of a Manager. High performing comes from two distinct elements, high performing individual Team members, and a Team that is moving towards the stage of High Performance. An effective Manager ...more
One of the most common team building activities is the team outing. It might be a day or half a day session program. The team members travel together, play small games together, and spend time with each other. This increases the understanding and...more