These Incentives.
Active participation in the office is important for maintaining productivity and motivation. What are some of the best ways to keep employees engaged with their jobs and with your organization? Salary and other benefits are only scratching the surface when it comes to incentives you can offer employees. Here are four ideas for additional incentives to motivate your team.
- A share in financial success regardless of the department. When other staff members see the sales team, and only the sales team, receiving a share of the pot when it comes to profits it can become discouraging. Many businesses separate jobs into the categories of those who make money for the business and those who provide essential services but don’t earn profit. However, the business wouldn’t be able to sustain itself without those members of the team. Consider creating a bonus structure for those employees behind the scenes.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development. Career advancement and employee engagement is another way you can help your team stay happy and productive. If someone begins to feel stagnant in their role they may disassociate with it and not work as hard as necessary to complete their functions well. Offer training programs, continuing education, and mentorships that can help people learn new skills or develop the talents they already have.
- Special attention to work/life balance. Recognizing that your employees have lives and commitments outside of the office can go a long way for employee engagement. Offer flexible schedules to parents who can attend school activities or work from home options when their kid is home sick from school. The more flexible you can be with your time in the office the more engaged your team will be when they are there.
- Stop with the boss mentality. Micromanagement is one of the biggest complaints from dissatisfied workers. It is important to allow the team to have some autonomy so they can produce their best and most creative work. The connotation of the word “boss” is negative and it can help you to redefine your role in the office. Be there as a mentor, a guide, or someone to come to with questions and concerns.
Are you looking for more ways to motivate your team? Talk to the professionals at TAG HR to learn more.
