Rewards and Motivation

Most us of 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 the employer to help them feel good about it. Your entire organization will benefit!