3 ways to motivate employees to keep the workplace productive
Do you know what your employees are craving? Believe it or not, it is not always a bigger paycheck.
Employees want to feel valued, respected and appreciated for their contributions. They desire a sense of fulfilment and purpose in their work.
How can businesses achieve this? The good news is that there are proven ways to create an environment that allows this and helps employees to feel motivated in return. The bad news is that many businesses are still stuck in the past - employee motivation is not all about money.
The hidden benefits of employee motivation
Studies show that employees want to feel appreciated and recognised for their work in a meaningful way. When this happens, employees are not only motivated and happier but are 20% more productive and committed to an organisation. This is shown to lead to lower absenteeism and greater employee retention.
Motivating employees does not need to be time-consuming or complex. It does however, need a considered approach with consistent rewards and continuous effort.
In this blog post, we will explore three ways to motivate employees to maximise workplace productivity.
1. Share your vision and set clear goals
Firstly, employees need to know what they are working towards. It might sound simple, but if your employees are not aware of your vision or what the ultimate goals are for the business, they will struggle to have a sense of direction, purpose and focus.
Clear goals give employees a clear target to strive for, providing a sense of accomplishment when they make progress. It fosters a sense of ownership and commitment as employees feel their contributions are meaningful and valued resulting in increased productivity.
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2. Recognise and reward their achievements
Secondly, as employees meet your clear goals, make sure their achievements are recognised and rewarded. The key is to regularly acknowledge and celebrate those achievements, both big and small. An annual performance review or bonus is no longer enough.
It is hard to do this consistently in the modern workplace - flexible working, remote working and other conditions can make it difficult to communicate effectively with your team.
A great solution is using our Reward and Recognition app. These platforms allow you to give rewards that you know will resonate with your employees and suit your business needs. From eGifting to finishing early on a Friday, a Reward and Recognition app allows you to give rewards that you know will resonate with your employees and suit your business needs.
The platform allows you to publicly acknowledge the contribution of the employee in question, ensuring that the whole team know that you genuinely appreciate their hard work.
Highlighting employee accomplishments during team meetings on the platform, celebrating long-service, offering awards for employee of the month, as well as performance awards, are all positive ways of publicly acknowledging their efforts frequently.
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3. Go the extra mile with employee perks
People will stay with your business if they have a reason to. So, if you want to keep your employees motivated and engaged, it’s worth considering those additional extras which will make you stand out.
Employee perks will do just that. They demonstrate that a business values its employees as people. By providing perks such as flexible work arrangements, or opportunities for professional development, companies can improve employee morale and engagement.
Ultimately, employee perks can contribute to higher job satisfaction, increased loyalty, and a motivated workforce, leading to improved performance and success for the organisation. It’s a win-win.
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Everyone benefits from motivated employees
Motivated employees are the backbone of a productive workplace. By fostering a culture of recognition and appreciation you can create an environment where employees feel motivated, engaged, and committed to achieving their best.
Employee benefits and perks are simple but effective ways to motivate employees and reward them for their hard work, not only benefiting them but also contributing to the long-term success of your business.
