Without motivated employees, managers are at a loss, because they are crucial to the company's success. But how do you create a foundation of employee satisfaction and high productivity at the same time?
Motivated employees? Only how?
An employee's motivation can be increased extrinsically as well as intrinsically. Mind you, extrinsic factors immediately show their extent, such as the provision of an above-average fair salary, one of the most powerful arguments. However, these incentives lose their impact just as quickly as they began.
Therefore, it is important to find sustainable ways to encourage employees in their work. But why is it so important to be motivated at work? Motivation at work increases performance simply because the employee knows why and what purpose the work serves. Expressions such as praise and recognition convey a sense of importance, which can lead to increased motivation in the long term.
Interest and attention
Above all, above-average productivity can be achieved through interest in the person and strong involvement in the corporate culture. Through this involvement, employees are more disciplined, more focused and discover faulty processes or opportunities for improvement, because they have the feeling of really being part of the company.
It can therefore be said that personal interest in one's own employees acts as a multiplier, because those who have the feeling of being seriously and fully integrated into the company are more satisfied and therefore more productive. Incentives or company outings that strengthen bonds on a personal and collegial level can also have very positive effects on employee motivation.
Teambuilding
Teambuilding and joint activities are therefore enormously important in order to benefit sustainably from increasing employee motivation as a company. At the same time, the cohesion is improved and competencies in things like teamwork, team leadership and also solution finding in larger groups are developed.
In addition, small tokens of appreciation such as fresh fruit or coffee are a plus for many employees in terms of well-being at the company.
Conclusion:
In summary, motivated employees are the cornerstone of a functioning and growing company. Managers should actively work to develop employees, be attentive and interested, but also make them feel secure and safe in their jobs. Many big changes, but also small ones, can make a huge difference in whether employees start their day motivated or unmotivated. In any case, be there for the employee as a leader. He or she will thank you for it!
Sources:
Motivated employees are the key to success in companies (cube.verband.de)
Motivated employees - the most important thing in a company! (salesjob.com)
Employee motivation: 25 tips and examples that work effectively (pinetco.com)
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