How can employees be kept happy, content and, most importantly, motivated?
A work force is kept happy and motivated in a number of different ways. Recognition and appreciation, two key components to employee motivation, can be expressed through programs that recognize an ‘employee of the month’ or a ‘top salesperson,’ or by implementing a ‘wall of fame’ that boasts customer feedback and testimonials. People want to be proud of what they do and be recognized for a job well done. Employees whose overall performance is satisfactory should be made aware. It is easier for employees to accept feedback for improvement if they know the company is pleased with their job performance and wants to help them raise the bar to do their job even better. Recognition reinforces employees’ accomplishments and helps ensure there will be more of them to come. Recognition is a fundamental human need. Proper recognition of top performers encourages others to do their best, thereby creating a competitive environment within the company. A little friendly competition is a good thing.
