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7 Easy (And Cheap) Ways to Motivate Your Employees
It's tough out there right now and many managers have gone through layoffs and pay freezes within their departments. In many cases, employee morale is at an all-time low. While you may not be able to use money as a motivator, there are several inexpensive (and sometimes free) ways to motivate staff.
1. Communicate! In virtually every study ever done managers rate themselves as good communicators, however in those same studies employees rate their managers as poor communicators. You cannot focus on this subject enough. Poor communication only leads to distrust and fear - both of which do not lead to happy, motivated and productive employees. There are always things managers cannot communicate to employees, however whenever possible you should communicate what you can. Even bad news is better communicated than not. Most likely, they will know something is amiss and it will become worse by their speculation and more importantly, it will cause them to distrust you. In addition, communicating work assignments and projects clearly increases morale. Employees are always more productive when they know exactly what's expected of them.
2. Praise. The key to praise is to give it immediately. If you see an employee doing something right or well, let them know right away. And even better, praise them when others are around. This is good for the employee and good for others to see. Praise always brings good vibes in the workplace. While you need to find good work to praise, try to target even mediocre employees. Find something they are doing right and praise it. This will motivate them to excel. Lastly, make sure you don't leave anyone out. Missing someone could cause jealousy and negative feelings.
3. Recognition. This is an extension of praise but takes things a step further. Recognition in a company newsletter or with a plaque can go a really long way. It also inspires good natured competition among employees. You could even get creative and personalize the awards. For instance, make up a name for the award that uses the company name or slogan. (If you are the Williams company, you could name the award the "Willy") You could even give an effort award trophy with a runner or weight lifter on it. All this costs almost nothing, but is amazingly effective.
4. Have a party or social event. You could have a costume party near Halloween or a Valentine's Day party during the last hour of the work day on a Friday. It doesn't matter. These types of events bring people together and promote a team feeling of togetherness. The power of these events will surprise you. People are happy and more productive when they feel part of a team and like the people they work with. These events are also great stress-relievers. Schedule one today!
5. Job title. In the TV show The Office, Dwight Shrute takes great pride in his title "Assistant Regional Manager" when the title actually is "Assistant to the Regional Manager". His office mate, Jim, constantly corrects him and brings him down to size. Funny, yes, but it emphasizes a greater point - people take great pride in their job and the title can be a source of self-esteem. This little change in the language of the job title means a lot to Dwight and doesn't affect the organization at all. Why not take a little time and re-name everyone's job title with their input. It will make them feel good and it will cost the company very little.
6. Ask for your employee's input. It will make them feel involved and who doesn't feel more inspired when they are part of something? Have meetings and ask for input on everything. Meet with employees one on one and ask for their feedback there as well. The more employees feel involved with their companies and their job, the more motivated they will be. Plus, you will have the added benefit of many minds working together to make your department more efficient. Who knows, maybe the best idea will come from somewhere you least expected.
7. Rewards. Rewards don't have to be monetary. Maybe the highest sales for the week gets a gift certificate to a local restaurant or maybe the employee with the best work performance for the month gets to take a Friday afternoon off. Both of these scenarios cost a company very little but when people are competing, work performance will go up. Maybe if the whole department meets their goals, you could order pizza and cake for lunch. All of these things help break up the monotony of the day-to-day grind and every employee needs that. Even you.
About the Author
Charlie Bentson King is a writer and producer of motivational training videos for TrainingABC. TrainingABC is a distributor of motivational programs such as Celebrate What's Right with the World and Give em the Pickle.
I'm trying to come up with a funny job title for me and my friend for a movie we're making for school?
The title needs to be based on underage drinking, i came up with one just so you understand what i mean: Cheif Liver Inspector
its not very good
please help me!!!
Billy, the Undercover, Underage Detective
Fake ID Inspector
Officer Beer Bust
Officer Party Pooper
Detective Phoney License Checker
Officer Buzz Buster (Who ya gonna Call? Buzz Buster!!)
Detective Boozer Cruiser (or could be what police car is called. Take the Boozer Cruiser to raid the teenage tippler's party.)
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Before the Interview: 4 Tips to Triumph
So you know how a typical interview goes and you think you're ready, but what would you do if you were asked a question that you had no idea how to answer. Or maybe you have the perfect answer, but you open your mouth and nothing comes out? What if your interviewer is a fan of non-conventional interview techniques and you have no clue how to react? Maybe you simply hate leaving an interview with no idea as to how well or badly it went.
While knowing what to do during an interview to ensure success is important, too many people forget that what you do in the time leading up to an interview is just as important. Don't let any of the above situations happen ever again! Here are 4 top tips for preparing for an interview that will guarantee triumph.
1. Research the company
So you haven't researched the company. Maybe you like to be surprised in the interview; maybe you just didn't have time. But what if your success depends upon your answer to a question like, "what do you think of our product/social image/recent news/company/etc?" Or what if you accept the position, start work, and find out that you hate what the company does?
The more you know about a company, the more comfortable you'll be in the interview, and the better you'll answer tough questions. Get to know the company inside out! Discover what values and image the company portrays to the public. Besides the company's own website, look for press releases, endorsements, partnerships, and social network groups or pages for the company.
2. Research the people
What if you found nothing in your research and you're still faced with those questions? Will you panic? Will you say, "I don't know…" Maybe you have no clue who will be interviewing you, and that makes you more nervous than anything. Should you make small talk, be funny, be serious?
A company is nothing without the people, so the more you know the people, the more you know the company, and the more comfortable you'll be. The trick is to find people who work (or worked) in the same department or people with similar job titles within the company. Resources like Facebook and LinkedIn are goldmines for finding these people. Find out about who you'll be interviewing with, who you'll be working with, the things you'll be working on, and other information you couldn't find online.
3. Get in the mood!
You didn't get your coffee this morning, your car broke down on the highway, your spilled breakfast destroyed your favorite pants, and you just had a horrible fight with your sweetheart. Things are going wrong at the last minute, putting you a foul mood. What if the thought of an interview is the straw that breaks the camel's back? How will you act, what will you do?
Breathe, relax, and be yourself! It's not unheard of that a positive and enthusiastic attitude will overcome other shortcomings, such as not enough experience. Stay focused on the thought of the interview, and remain upbeat! Once you know every little thing about the company, get excited about it!
Of course, don't go overboard – just be yourself. We don't want to hear any complaints from companies suggesting that your over-enthusiasm made them question your sanity! Remain positive and just be yourself!
4. Rehearsal!
Imagine this: you scored the lead role in the play, you know everything about the play and the playwright, you're excited about opening night…but you get up on stage in front of the audience and you're hit by stage fright. You don't remember one line and you entirely forget about the art of improvisation. Do you pee your pants, mumble nonsense words, and run off stage?
Mentally rehearse the interview over and over. Anticipate the questions and know how you will respond. Visualize the interview going perfectly; the more you believe it, the more likely it is to happen. Understand that you do have a little freedom in your words – you don't want to sound like you're reading a script.
Don't forget that an interview goes both ways – they may want to find out if you're what they want, but the vice versa is true also. This means that you will always have a certain amount of control over how the interview goes, and rehearsal will help you deal with this too. Make a list of open-ended, dialogue probing questions to ask, and act as if the interviewer is your co-lead in the play.
In conclusion, no matter where you're interviewing, you can vanquish nerves and fear by these few simple tips. Feel comfortable and successful in every single interview by researching, remaining positive, and rehearsing. Take these tips to heart, and we guarantee you will ace any interview you walk into.
About the Author
Clare Webster is Marketing Director at Ashley Ellis. Ashley Ellis is a unique IT recruiting/staffing firm, focused on revolutionizing the industry through our personal touch. Make just one phone call to Ashley Ellis, and you'll immediately be working one-on-one with a professional Search Executive, dedicated to understanding your goals and objectives.
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