One of the highest busniess costs is staff turnover. One of the biggest challenges is certainly to find a way to create an environment which may cause the mobilization productivity.
Not only is it expensive to replace a departing employee, but this change also affects the morale of the rest of the team remains. Humbly, in the current context, I suggest 10 ways in which you could keep your employees happy and motivated, so productive.
Not only is it expensive to replace a departing employee, but this change also affects the morale of the rest of the team remains. Humbly, in the current context, I suggest 10 ways in which you could keep your employees happy and motivated, so productive.
1. This is not just about money
Money is an important factor; you can not pay someone 50% of their market value and expect them to be happy and motivated. But money is not everything. People want change, be part of something bigger than themselves, and they want recognition. If your employees are unhappy and you think you pay more money to solve the problem, think again.
2. Learn to say "Thank you"
A simple "thank you" can go a long way. Call your best employees and thank them for being so good at what they do, might seem far-fetched. You could show them how their work and achievements have contributed to the company's success and thank them.
3. Use a positive discourse
Instead of saying, "The data in this report are incorrect", try saying, "Thank you for finishing this report so quickly. Let me show you how you can do better next time. "See the difference? You focus on how it could be done better, not how it is done now.
4. Make the public congratulations and reprimands in private
Have you ever been recognized by your boss in a room full of people and everyone began to applaud your performance? It feels good, does not it? Do the same for your employees, fallen surprise you.
If they make a mistake, call your office to tell them what they did wrong and how they could best do it better next time. There really is no need to embarrass them in front of others.
5. Stay tuned
Get out of your bubble and pay attention to the people around you. If someone seems depressed, ask him what is going on and how you can help them. Take care of your people and they will care about you.
6. Be flexible
If someone is more productive when working from home, you could maybe let them. If someone wants to enter or leave an hour later, you might also let them. Different people can realize their full potential under different conditions than those normally established, especially with Generation Y.
7. Do feel as part of your project
Share your busniess goals with your team. Explain that what they do is part of a comprehensive plan. Show them how their work has an impact on the final balance (not to mention Bottom line). For example, someone who has completed worksheets eight hours a day for four months will be much more motivated if he could understand that these spreadsheets are part of a presentation that could allow the company to get some million in external funding.
8. Allow yourself to be vulnerable
Some bosses think it necessary to shout all the time so people respect them. They believe that if they show themselves vulnerable, they will lose the respect of their subordinates. This is not true. When the going gets tough, talk to your employees in a way calculated by letting them know what is happening. They will be able to support you, they might even help you while enjoying your honesty.
9. Set the example
Have you ever asked your employees not to abuse the corporate credit card, and that's exactly what you do? Have you ever asked your employees not to be late when you are behind yourself? Your employees are always watching you; demonstrate their that you are a great leader and lead by example.
10. Help them
Most managers think, "What can my employees for me? "Rather, I encourage you to think," What can I do for my employees? "Take them to lunch and ask them about their goals. Maybe they want to learn a trade and you could help them. Maybe they are trying to follow training and you could write a letter of recommendation for them. Ask, listen and help.
Money is an important factor; you can not pay someone 50% of their market value and expect them to be happy and motivated. But money is not everything. People want change, be part of something bigger than themselves, and they want recognition. If your employees are unhappy and you think you pay more money to solve the problem, think again.
2. Learn to say "Thank you"
A simple "thank you" can go a long way. Call your best employees and thank them for being so good at what they do, might seem far-fetched. You could show them how their work and achievements have contributed to the company's success and thank them.
3. Use a positive discourse
Instead of saying, "The data in this report are incorrect", try saying, "Thank you for finishing this report so quickly. Let me show you how you can do better next time. "See the difference? You focus on how it could be done better, not how it is done now.
4. Make the public congratulations and reprimands in private
Have you ever been recognized by your boss in a room full of people and everyone began to applaud your performance? It feels good, does not it? Do the same for your employees, fallen surprise you.
If they make a mistake, call your office to tell them what they did wrong and how they could best do it better next time. There really is no need to embarrass them in front of others.
5. Stay tuned
Get out of your bubble and pay attention to the people around you. If someone seems depressed, ask him what is going on and how you can help them. Take care of your people and they will care about you.
6. Be flexible
If someone is more productive when working from home, you could maybe let them. If someone wants to enter or leave an hour later, you might also let them. Different people can realize their full potential under different conditions than those normally established, especially with Generation Y.
7. Do feel as part of your project
Share your busniess goals with your team. Explain that what they do is part of a comprehensive plan. Show them how their work has an impact on the final balance (not to mention Bottom line). For example, someone who has completed worksheets eight hours a day for four months will be much more motivated if he could understand that these spreadsheets are part of a presentation that could allow the company to get some million in external funding.
8. Allow yourself to be vulnerable
Some bosses think it necessary to shout all the time so people respect them. They believe that if they show themselves vulnerable, they will lose the respect of their subordinates. This is not true. When the going gets tough, talk to your employees in a way calculated by letting them know what is happening. They will be able to support you, they might even help you while enjoying your honesty.
9. Set the example
Have you ever asked your employees not to abuse the corporate credit card, and that's exactly what you do? Have you ever asked your employees not to be late when you are behind yourself? Your employees are always watching you; demonstrate their that you are a great leader and lead by example.
10. Help them
Most managers think, "What can my employees for me? "Rather, I encourage you to think," What can I do for my employees? "Take them to lunch and ask them about their goals. Maybe they want to learn a trade and you could help them. Maybe they are trying to follow training and you could write a letter of recommendation for them. Ask, listen and help.
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