{"id":571,"date":"2019-02-19T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T22:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addison.lwh.dev\/insights\/2-ways-motivate-employees\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T12:06:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T19:06:56","slug":"2-ways-motivate-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addisongroup.com\/insights\/2-ways-motivate-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Ways to Motivate Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are two methods to\nmotivate employees. One is extrinsic from external sources. The other is\nintrinsic from internal sources. Capitalizing on the benefits of each type of\nmotivator stimulates drive and overall achievement. Review these motivating\nactions, noting those you already do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Engaged Leader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees look to you for direction,\nguidance and encouragement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Give clear, concise directions. <ul><li>This applies to\norganizational direction as well as details.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Check in with your\nemployees to identify any needed clarity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Individualize employee and work group guidance.<ul><li>This assures that\nthe business mission and procedures are accurately implemented.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Conduct course\ncorrection when a team or individual needs coaching to meet expectations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Give individual attention to build trust, foster loyalty, and encourage\nperformance.<ul><li>By being \u201cpresent,\u201d\nyour employees will feel connected with you. <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Acknowledge\nindividuals personally to help them relate to you and your business.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Listen to their concerns\nand ideas to foster engagement.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Express sincere\ngratitude and compliments to boost morale.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Work side-by-side\nwith employees to demonstrate interest in their tasks and responsibilities.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offering Opportunities Will Motivate\nEmployees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer your employees opportunities\nthat are meaningful while adding business value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hire from within to:<ul><li>Motivate\nemployees by rewarding and encouraging excellence.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Build internal\ncapacity as employees grow with the business.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Decrease employee\nconcerns of being overlooked in favor of outside talent.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Invest in skill development by:<ul><li>Offering\nincentives for taking courses that align with business goals. <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Providing on the\njob training that improves work outcomes.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Garnering\ninterest in projects that build on and expand existing skills.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environment Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A positive office atmosphere\ncan encourage engagement and motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consider an office redesign that:<ul><li>Includes good lighting.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Improves health, as with standing\/sitting stations, ergonomically designed furniture, etc.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Incorporates comfortable small group meeting\/break areas.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Relationships: <ul><li>Encourage an atmosphere of transparency with an open exchange of ideas.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Build on common work and life interests to promote group cohesion.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For more tips to help you motivate employees, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/dlcinc.com\/management-tricks-to-make-you-more-likeable\/\">Management Tricks To Make You More Likable<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two methods to motivate employees. 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