Updated:: Nov 7, 2018
Original:: Jul 20, 2010

How to Motivate Employees

The success of an organization relies heavily on how well each employee performs in the workplace. Create a productive environment and motivate your employees.

Instructions

Step 1: Express value Express to your employees how much their work is noticed and valued, and how they are an important part in expanding the organization.
Step 2: Lead Lead by example and be positive, focused, and committed at work.
Step 3: Explain Explain how an employee can improve rather than pointing out mistakes.
TIP: Do not micromanage employees.
Step 4: Set goals Set goals for your employees, and give them clear guidelines to follow to help them achieve those goals.
Step 5: Recognize Recognize employees for their hard work and individually thank them at staff meetings.
Step 6: Reward Reward deserving employees with more challenging projects.
Step 7: Explore other options Explore other incentives to increase motivation in workers, such as a flexible work schedule, treating an employee to lunch, or an occasional Friday afternoon off.
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