For decades, employers and organizations have thought of salary as the only factor motivating employees. However, research conducted by prominent psychologists and business analysts during the 20th century, including Herzberg, Taylor and Maslow, have revealed that there are a number of other factors that motivate employees in other ways.
While money does satisfy needs and builds resources to fulfill wants, humans are psychologically built to have other needs as well. In this article we delve deeper into this concept and look at some of the non-monetary ways to build motivation in your workplace.
Recognize Great Work
One of the most important tips to build motivation in the workplace is to recognize great work when it is done. Almost 70 percent of all employees in a recent survey believed that their motivation and morale would significantly improve if their employees would appreciate the positive work they put into the organization.
After all, employees do deserve credit when they put hard work into a project and ensure that it is taken to successful completion. Besides just recognizing great work, managers should also keep an eye on the way they hand over this recognition. A simple pat on the back is a good way to start with, but you should progress to more comprehensive techniques over time. Do let your employees know what their work means to you.
Stay Positive
Let’s be real – company culture plays a significant role in fostering motivating in the workplace. And where does the company’s culture come from? From the top management! Water always trickles down, and you can ensure that the water you allow to trickle down is based on positivity and responsibility.
Positivity in corporate culture isn’t something achieved overnight. Organizations have to strive hard for it and managers have to work effectively on their communication skills and a number of other factors to give their employees the kind of experience they require.
Have Team Building Sessions Outside of Work
Managers do prioritize team building and effective communication, but most of their efforts are restricted within the workplace. This is where the conundrum comes. If you want team building sessions to be fruitful and reap the rewards you require, it is necessary that you take these sessions outside of the workplace as well. A regatta session at the beach, a trip to the nearest theme park or even a monthly team lunch can do wonders in this regard. Just don’t confine activities to the workplace.
We at JS Benefits Group have worked with numerous clients to manage the motivation levels in their workforce. You can get in touch with JS Benefits Group immediately to discuss and devise a plan.
