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Posted : 25/01/2009 10:08 am
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Almost all employees want to do interesting work, secure a good salary and earn recognition for their contributions. But motivating employees takes more than money and an occasional “thank-you.” It requires a strategy tailored to each worker’s needs.

1. Ask what they want out of work. Just knowing that an HR manager or boss is interested in a worker's goals will make many employees feel better about their jobs. It can be difficult to get a quick and accurate answer to this question, however. Some workers may say that they want to work on a prestigious project, for example, only to discover once they have been assigned to the project that it isn’t what they expected.

It may help to ask a more specific question. Have workers describe a previous project that they felt good about, then see what aspects of that can be repeated, suggested Michael Beasley, a career-development and executive coach who owns Career-Crossings in Portola Valley, Calif.

2. Consider each employee’s age and life stage. There are exceptions to every generalization, of course, but workers nearing the end of their careers are often less focused on the next promotion than those who are just starting to climb the corporate ladder. Younger workers may also be less accustomed than older ones to waiting patiently in a job they don’t find interesting.

3. Match motivators to the company or department culture. Again, there are exceptions, but engineers are likely to be motivated by working on cutting-edge projects. On the other hand, sales professionals tend to use money as a way to measure how well they’re doing.

4. Pinpoint each employee’s personality. Some people love public praise; others are mortified by it and would much prefer a sincere, in-person “thank-you.” Make sure you take this into account if you are planning a ceremony to give awards or other recognition.

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Topic starter Posted : 22/04/2010 3:09 am
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Re: Tips for employee motivation

Hi

# Build a foundation. It’s important to build a solid foundation for your employees so they feel invested in the company. Tell them about the history of the business and your vision for the future. Ask them about their expectations and career goals, as well as how you can help them feel part of the team. When any new employee starts, make sure he or she receives a thorough welcome orientation.
# Create a positive environment. Promote an office atmosphere that makes all employees feel worthwhile and important. Don’t play favorites with your staff. Keep office doors open and let folks know they can always approach you with questions or concerns. A happy office is a productive office.
# Put people on the right path. Most employees are looking for advancement opportunities within their own company. Work with each of them to develop a career growth plan that takes into consideration both their current skills and future goals. If employees become excited about what’s down the road, they will become more engaged in their present work.
# Educate the masses. Help employees improve their professional skills by providing on-the-job training or in-house career development. Allow them to attend workshops and seminars related to the industry. Encourage them to attend ***** education classes paid for by the company. Employees will feel you are investing in them, and this will translate into an improved job performance.

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Posted : 23/04/2010 11:55 am
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Many people go through life obscuring their intrinsic nature, unaware of their "true calling", their "motivations". People abandoned early dreams to deal with life's realities and vicissitudes. They had to conform to society, family, the corporate world and other circles, each of which dictates its code of conduct: how to think, feel, eat, speak, behave and dress. Their true selves disappear, get buried. It is only by triggering and bringing out into the light people's intrinsic nature, gifts and secret desires that we give them the opportunity to feel motivated. This is no attempt at playing the psychologist, but a rough explanation of some basic precepts.

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Posted : 26/04/2010 5:45 am
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1. Focus on non-contingent interaction. Interacting with people on a personal level. As a leader, your relationship with your team does not focus solely on work. Madeleine Hunter said, "people don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care". You don't have to dole out hugs and kisses every morning, but you can't be like a Vice-President I once worked under. He literally never left his office or spoke with the staff during the course of the day. When he did attempt to lead, it had minimal effect since we did not have a relationship.

2. Break the recognition rules. I once asked one of my sales reps. what I could do to show my appreciation for his hard work. He requested a day at the racetrack with lunch. He promised to teach me how to bet if I paid for lunch and did the driving. What I saw as an intrusion into my busy schedule, turn into one of the best "work" days I ever had. We had a great time, talked some business, and took our relationship to the next level.

3. Think cheap and think custom. The old adage, "it's the thought that counts" is real and it works. Customizing or tailoring recognition rewards, appreciation gifts, etc. to match the recipient means a lot more than the value of the gift. The sales rep. in Tip #2 was an older gentleman who did not need cash bonuses, watches, or any other material recognition. He merely wanted my time. Left to my own thoughts, it would have been the last thing I would have guessed.

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Posted : 26/04/2010 11:43 am
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Hello all,

Here are few tips for motivating employees

- Acknowledge contributions
- Provide incentives
- Be sincere and be immediate
- Share information and power

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Posted : 29/04/2010 5:21 am
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As an employee myself, I believe in positive reinforcement rather than monetary benefits. I find myself more productive and feel inspired to do better at my job when I receive compliments or get acknowledged when I get a project done on time.

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Posted : 30/04/2010 2:39 am
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# Think about leaders who have motivated you. What about them inspires you? What characteristics and ideals held by these leaders are ones that gel with you and motivate you? Use this knowledge to build your own motivational skills.
# Show genuine interest in your employees. Engage them to talk about themselves while showing interest in what they have to say. Employees love employers who care about them personally, rather than just the work they do.
# Be supportive of your employees' non-work life. Recognize the challenges they face and extend genuine concern for them - a meal provided to a family who has just lost a grandparent, spouse, or child shows that it is the person that you care about, not just their skills.
# Be friendly and approachable. Greet every employee with a smile and a "good morning", "good day", etc to convey that you are very glad to see him.

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Posted : 01/05/2010 4:38 am
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Re: Tips for employee motivation

Employee motivation techniques:

Create a positive environment
Put people on the right path
Don't forget fun
Provide incentives
Honor your promises
Match task to talents

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Posted : 04/05/2010 10:23 pm
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What works well for my company is yearly reward.
but, Love YOur point. Thanks you.

marsh;47598 wrote: Almost all employees want to do interesting work, secure a good salary and earn recognition for their contributions. But motivating employees takes more than money and an occasional “thank-you.” It requires a strategy tailored to each worker’s needs.

1. Ask what they want out of work. Just knowing that an HR manager or boss is interested in a worker's goals will make many employees feel better about their jobs. It can be difficult to get a quick and accurate answer to this question, however. Some workers may say that they want to work on a prestigious project, for example, only to discover once they have been assigned to the project that it isn’t what they expected.

It may help to ask a more specific question. Have workers describe a previous project that they felt good about, then see what aspects of that can be repeated, suggested Michael Beasley, a career-development and executive coach who owns Career-Crossings in Portola Valley, Calif.

2. Consider each employee’s age and life stage. There are exceptions to every generalization, of course, but workers nearing the end of their careers are often less focused on the next promotion than those who are just starting to climb the corporate ladder. Younger workers may also be less accustomed than older ones to waiting patiently in a job they don’t find interesting.

3. Match motivators to the company or department culture. Again, there are exceptions, but engineers are likely to be motivated by working on cutting-edge projects. On the other hand, sales professionals tend to use money as a way to measure how well they’re doing.

4. Pinpoint each employee’s personality. Some people love public praise; others are mortified by it and would much prefer a sincere, in-person “thank-you.” Make sure you take this into account if you are planning a ceremony to give awards or other recognition.

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Posted : 05/05/2010 2:39 am
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Break the recognition rules. I once asked one of my sales reps. what I could do to show my appreciation for his hard work. He requested a day at the racetrack with lunch. He promised to teach me how to bet if I paid for lunch and did the driving. What I saw as an intrusion into my busy schedule, turn into one of the best "work" days I ever had. We had a great time, talked some business, and took our relationship to the next level.

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Posted : 05/05/2010 4:15 am
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Re: Tips for employee motivation

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# Don’t forget the fun. Once in a while you have put work aside and do something nice for the people who work for you. Treat the office to a pizza lunch or take everyone to the movies. Reward employees with an unexpected day off or by closing the office early on a random Friday afternoon.
# Acknowledge contributions. You can make a huge difference in employee morale simply by taking the time to recognize each employee’s contributions and accomplishments, large or small. Be generous with praise.
# Provide incentives. Offer people incentives to perform well, either with something small like a gift certificate or something more substantial such as a performance-based bonus or salary increase. Give out “Employee of the Month” awards. Such tokens of appreciation will go far in motivating employees.
# Honor your promises. Getting people to give their all requires following through on promises. If you tell an employee that he or she will be considered for a bonus if numbers improve or productivity increases, you’d better put your money where your mouth is. Failure to follow through on promises will result in a loss of trust -- not only that person’s trust, but the trust of every employee that hears the story.
# Provide career coaching. Help employees reach the next level professionally by providing on-site coaching. Bring in professionals to provide one-on-one counseling, which can help people learn how to overcome personal or professional obstacles on their career paths.

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Posted : 05/05/2010 9:34 am
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Match motivators to the company or department culture. Again, there are exceptions, but engineers are likely to be motivated by working on cutting-edge projects. On the other hand, sales professionals tend to use money as a way to measure how well they’re doing. Pinpoint each employee’s personality. Some people love public praise; others are mortified by it and would much prefer a sincere, in-person “thank-you.” Make sure you take this into account if you are planning a ceremony to give awards or other recognition. Ask what they want out of work. Just knowing that an HR manager or boss is interested in a worker's goals will make many employees feel better about their jobs. It can be difficult to get a quick and accurate answer to this question, however. Some workers may say that they want to work on a prestigious project, for example, only to discover once they have been assigned to the project that it isn’t what they expected. It may help to ask a more specific question. Have workers describe a previous project that they felt good about, then see what aspects of that can be repeated, suggested Michael Beasley, a career-development and executive coach who owns Career-Crossings in Portola Valley, Calif. Consider each employee’s age and life stage. There are exceptions to every generalization, of course, but workers nearing the end of their careers are often less focused on the next promotion than those who are just starting to climb the corporate ladder. Younger workers may also be less accustomed than older ones to waiting patiently in a job they don’t find interesting.

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Posted : 22/07/2010 10:00 am
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Re: Tips for employee motivation

• Firstly, you should know well about your employees. Discover all their strength and weakness and then try to mold them accordingly.
• Make them feel that they are important and are making valuable contributions in the company. Don't just flatter rather be honest to them about their goods and bads.
• Give them the kind of work they enjoy doing and offer them a chance to be their own boss.
• On a monthly or quarterly basis conduct training sessions to improve their work knowledge which will further help to enhance their work performance.

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Posted : 25/07/2010 6:56 am
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It is never too late to engage unhappy employees. However if your attempt to motivate is disingenuous, you will lose the employee for good. I perceive that companies that hired overqualified employees during the economic downturn will not put up the fight to keep those employees working for them. This is because the employer will feel that the employee does not want to stay and therefore the employee did not give the employee any reason to stay. As for the others, job hopping will return to favor and this behavior will be unknowingly driven by the employer.

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Posted : 26/07/2010 3:36 pm
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