Rewards and Motivation

Most us think we work for the pay cheque. But benefits, vacation, and salary are employee retainers not motivators.

Improve employee morale with:

• Company picnics
• Day off with pay (e.g. birthday off)
• Monthly draws for preferred parking spots
• Dinner for two vouchers
• Informal and timely recognition of outstanding efforts

To increase employee motivation, consider the following:

• The job should be challenging
• The employee should know why all aspects of the job are important
• The job should have measurable results
• The employee should have some autonomy in the job
• Compensation should equal output

Employers need to provide a positive, supportive, involved work environment, where managers are motivators.

Most people want to do well. It's your role as employer to help them feel good about it. Your entire organization will benefit!