All organizations big or small require people to be a success.
It is not the infrastructure or leadership alone enough to achieve great results.
Keeping people happy is the best way to retain employees and ensure good productivity.
We take a look at some of the factors that will help motivate the employees of your organization.
Incorporating these factors into the working environment of your organization will ensure superior performance and low attrition rate.
A good business head needs to be aware of motivational dynamics and how to efficiently implement it for great results.
Appreciation and recognition Whether it is a small achievement or a big one the concerned employee should be appreciated.
Say 'you have done a great job' or 'you are a great employee'.
This does not cost you anything, yet does wonders to the self-esteem of the employee.
The organization should define rewards and recognition for impressive performance.
This makes the employees feel that the company truly cares for them.
Adequate Financial Compensation Money does matter.
That is why most of the employees are in your organization in the first place.
After all, they have to run their homes.
So dole out salaries which are decent without straining the finances of your firm.
Be Fair If a company is honest and transparent in its policies and processes the employees feel that they are treated with respect.
A transparent promotion process should be in place.
This ensures that no employee feels aggrieved.
A fair environment inspires employees to put in their best.
A Good Environment Don't think every employee is present because of the salary alone.
Some take pleasure in working for the sake of working alone.
A good environment requires that employees be treated with respect and dignity.
You will find that most employees will go the extra mile if given a conducive environment.
A Comfortable Infrastructure Your employees are putting in their best.
Performance can be at its peak if a decent infrastructure is in place.
This includes aspects such as the aesthetics of the place, room temperature, lighting, seating and facilities for recreations.
Good food and great ambience are potent motivational reasons.
Individual Progress Along with company's progress, the progress of the employees is also sacrosanct.
Training workshops could be arranged to update the skill sets of the employees and boost their confidence.
A roadmap depicting milestones in their career trajectory within your organization helps the employees to visualize their progress.
Employees should be allowed to pursue education other than their routine work.
Merit should be the prime factor while doing the performance appraisals.
Everyone likes to have Some Fun All work and no play makes Shyam a dull boy.
Work becomes monotonous and difficult when there are no breaks for recreation and fun.
Take your employees out for a picnic or excursion.
Give enough holidays so that employees can attend to their personal work and return to office refreshed and rejuvenated.
Finally, everyone is different and motivated by different reasons.
Taking all this things into account will surely make your place a great one to work and have fun.