How to be an Effective Motivator in Business

In business today it is sometimes difficult to pay high-quality people what they are really worth, so how can we motivate these people to work hard when we cannot pay them more money?

Here are some ideas on how to motivate key employees with non-financial incentives.

• Make sure that very good work is acknowledged and, if possible, rewarded!
• Give positive feedback and praise often!
• Encourage employees to share new ideas and strategies. Open communication creates a team that works well together.
• Allow employees to make decisions.
• Pay for educational and training expenses.
• Try to make sure that employees look forward to work each day!
• Create a happy, positive, clean and safe working environment.
• Promotions and titles can motivate employees.
• Give paid days off whenever possible.
• Offer benefits to employees.
• Pay for on-site food, drinks and even lunch.
• Present awards annually or monthly to employees.

These are among many steps you can take to motivate employees, increase productivity and achieve greater employee satisfaction. Always recognize, encourage and appreciate your employees! Their contribution is key to your business success.

With conscientious, effective and efficient employees, your business will succeed.

Please share incentives that you have used that have been effective in your business.

Julie Brander, New Haven SCORE
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