More money isn’t the only way to motivate people. Check out these effective ways to let your employees know they are really valued.
It’s common sense to create a workplace where people enjoy work, yet many organisations don’t try to create that type of workplace. Too many people simply don’t enjoy the work they do and this holds back performance in many ways.
Workplace politics and power structures can be like walking a minefield, but it’s vital the influence they have on performance management is kept to a minimum, or eliminated altogether, if employee performance is to be measured properly.
Brad Callaughan blogs about the right way to ask for customer referrals. “There’s no harm in discussing your services with client or customers. Constructive criticism is a fantastic way for you to see how your clients feel about your services, because they’re the people that are talking about your business…”
Great companies are often regarded as only being as good as their staff, so getting rid of the bad apples, or encouraging them to take a different motivational outlook on work, is crucial for managers.
Brett Morris blogs about the most effective means of managing employees. “In a frenetic business environment, managers are easily pulled every which way. Couple this time pressure with a lack of management maturity and too often managers fall into the fatal trap of attempting to manage their people as a group.”
Employee share ownership plans are no longer reserved just for large, publicly listed companies. As Rebecca Spicer discovers, they can be a useful tool for any business wanting to attract, retain and motivate staff. It's no secret that the skills shortage is crippling many industries. And so, tools and strategies that attract and keep key […]