Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Do you constantly find yourself having to hire new employees who never seem to stay very long? If this sounds familiar, you could have a staff motivation problem.
The statistics concerning people who are unhappy at work range anywhere between 33% and a whopping 86%, depending on the career sector. Fortunately there are several straightforward ways that you can motivate your staff and reduce employee turnover – all of which can help to reduce the costs of finding, hiring and training new staff.
Instigate regular meetings
Staying in touch with your staff is vital to the continued success of your business. Your workers are best placed to tell you how things really are ‘at ground level.’
Of course, an employer is not required to take heed of any issues which arise (unless they relate to health and safety or a law is being broken) but employees will be more motivated to do a better job if they feel they have a say in what goes on. Opening channels of communication and making them available to all employees via regular meetings, suggestion boxes and email will make your workers feel more valued.
As well as general staff meetings, regular one to one meetings should be arranged so that an individual’s performance and needs can be assessed. Not only does this provide a sense of direction and focus, it also highlights problem areas which can then be solved before the employee becomes disillusioned and seeks work elsewhere.
Play not work
Team building exercises and days out are becoming increasingly common in the UK. From treasure hunts to mountain biking, there are plenty of activities to choose from that will allow your workers to let their hair down and enjoy each other’s company outside of the working environment.
It also helps to break down the barriers that so often arise due to a workforce that increasingly relies on phones and email to contact other employees. Bringing your team closer will encourage greater productivity and satisfaction in the long run.
Modern and flexible benefits
A good salary isn’t always the only thing people look for in their ideal job. Fringe benefits such as health insurance, childcare vouchers, extra holiday and flexi-time can all help employees feel happier in their work.
Regular incentives to hit targets
Many companies provide incentives for hitting certain targets – for example, a monetary bonus for achieving record sales in a specific month. This is an excellent way to motivate your staff; not only does it increase productivity, it also motivates people to work better as a team.
The statistics concerning people who are unhappy at work range anywhere between 33% and a whopping 86%, depending on the career sector. Fortunately there are several straightforward ways that you can motivate your staff and reduce employee turnover – all of which can help to reduce the costs of finding, hiring and training new staff.
Instigate regular meetings
Staying in touch with your staff is vital to the continued success of your business. Your workers are best placed to tell you how things really are ‘at ground level.’
Of course, an employer is not required to take heed of any issues which arise (unless they relate to health and safety or a law is being broken) but employees will be more motivated to do a better job if they feel they have a say in what goes on. Opening channels of communication and making them available to all employees via regular meetings, suggestion boxes and email will make your workers feel more valued.
As well as general staff meetings, regular one to one meetings should be arranged so that an individual’s performance and needs can be assessed. Not only does this provide a sense of direction and focus, it also highlights problem areas which can then be solved before the employee becomes disillusioned and seeks work elsewhere.
Play not work
Team building exercises and days out are becoming increasingly common in the UK. From treasure hunts to mountain biking, there are plenty of activities to choose from that will allow your workers to let their hair down and enjoy each other’s company outside of the working environment.
It also helps to break down the barriers that so often arise due to a workforce that increasingly relies on phones and email to contact other employees. Bringing your team closer will encourage greater productivity and satisfaction in the long run.
Modern and flexible benefits
A good salary isn’t always the only thing people look for in their ideal job. Fringe benefits such as health insurance, childcare vouchers, extra holiday and flexi-time can all help employees feel happier in their work.
Regular incentives to hit targets
Many companies provide incentives for hitting certain targets – for example, a monetary bonus for achieving record sales in a specific month. This is an excellent way to motivate your staff; not only does it increase productivity, it also motivates people to work better as a team.
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