Home topics workplace hr-and-staff Advice HR Staff Advice Top tips on how to keep your staff motivated Stan Gordon June 12, 2013 A crucial element to the success of any business is to ensure your team stays engaged and driven to achieve. Without good people, you will likely have no business. There are numerous challenges with which employers can be faced in providing and maintaining a desirable workplace for staff. Here are top tips on how to get the best out of your employees; and remember, most of the time it’s the little things that count. Good working conditions It is paramount that you create a positive space for your team. Team members need to feel comfortable and safe in their workplace , and it is essential that they are made to feel respected and valued. A friendly, and fun workplace is appreciated by most people and makes it easier to view work as a positive space – and let’s be honest, you spend a lot of hours there; so make it a good exciting place to be! Lead by example Creating a professional workplace with clear boundaries and guidelines is a great way to demonstrate workplace behaviour . Team members look up to their management to display strong leadership qualities to enable them to follow suit. Don’t expect your team to just ‘follow’ your management; there is a big difference between a good manager and a good leader. Be a good leader and you will instantly gain respect. Respect