Marketing
and strategy might be what initially gets a company noticed, but there is one
component in the workplace essential for success: motivated employees. Even the
most self-motivated employees need a little nudge here and there to produce
consistently proficient work streaks.
The
three keys to rewarding -- and motivating -- workers are showing them
appreciation, respect and, yes, even a little love, Todd Patkin, author of
"Finding Happiness: One Man's Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and --
Finally -- Let the Sunshine In," told IndustryWeek.
If
they feel like they are a part of the company, their loyalty will encourage
them to become role models for other employees without your request. They will
rave about who they work for even when they're not on the clock. Soon, everyone
will start talking about how great your company is. But first, your employees
need to feel like their work matters in order to move mountains for you.
Some
Managment Lessons
Introduce yourself on a
personal level
They say, 'First impressions are everything'
for a reason.
In a workplace, this first impression is
essential for helping employees determine their role in the company. So connect
with people when you first meet them -- ask them about their interests and
plans for the weekend.
They will feel like they are being treated as
a person and not another worker. It will be the first step of their everlasting
loyalty towards your company.
Make sure they know their
skills are needed
Even if its a minuscule task, employees need
to feel like what they're doing is meaningful and significant in order to value
it.
If not, they may become robotic and not care
much about the product.
In other words, employees need to feel
connected and appreciated in something larger than their individual self. They
need to feel like others are relying on their great work in order to produce
something greater.
Make them feel ownership
towards the company
The more connected employees feel towards a
company, the harder they will work for it.
Get them involved by asking their opinions on
planning and decision-making. This way, they will feel responsible towards
where the company is headed. It will induce ownership in the decisions they
make and the work they produce.
Treat everyone differently
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Don't give all your employees the same praise
or critique.
Everyone wants to feel like they're an
individual, not a number. This way, whenever you do give them feedback, it will
be taken a lot more seriously
Focus on their strengths
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Everyone has different strengths and skills
that can benefit a company. Focus on those strengths and not so much the
weaknesses -- especially if it doesn't affect their job.
Instead, show them ways to improve their
strengths and how they can better use their skills to help the company.
Support their risk-taking
initiatives
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Your team needs to know that if they make a
mistake, it will be okay. In order for a company to grow, chances and risks
must be initiated on a company's behalf.
Some of the greatest inventions resulted from
mistakes. In the same way, employees need to know that
they can take chances without the probability that they might be condemned if
things don't work out.
Without this reassurance, employees will be
too afraid to take chances since it is better to remain a mediocre worker than
an overachiever who made a mistake.
Leave your door open
If you hide behind a closed door all day, no
employee will ever become comfortable enough to come to you if they need to.
You are creating a level of hierarchy that
will widen the gap between you and the essential component to your company's
success.
Be involved by leaving your door open and
inviting. Don't be known as the jerk behind the closed door.
Vivian Giang is a reporter at Business Insider.
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