It seems like they don't realize the harder they work the more money we make and the more we can give to them.
We just had a meeting and we are trying to find something else than bonuses, to motivate the employees.
2007-02-27 06:58:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
do not turn your people into extrinsic thinkers... you need to show them that the pyilosophy of your buisness needs to be adressed and this is done by turning the technical skills of the job upon yourself and put it to work ,,,show them how to do what your target requires ..show them the meat make them absorb the fact that they must meet custumer demands or they will be replaced...
2007-02-27 07:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tie their rewards to their annual review - cafeteria style.
People are motivated by different things. Some need a title, others more visibility/recognition, others something office/cube space, others extra day/afternoon off - me myself, I'm solely money motivated so I'm easy!
Each person should participate in creating a quarterly goal statement as part of the annual review. The employee and manager should meet quarterly to manage the expectations and progress and set the goals for the next quarter. At the annual review, raise & bonus could be tied objectively to the quarterly goal acheivement.
The employees set their own goals (as agreed to by their managers) which could include more education, a different role on a project, more on time in the morning, etc. Each goal should be quantifyable - such as "by the end of this quarter..." "be 50% less tardy" vs. "won't be late anymore", "serve as project manager on 1 project", "earn a B or better on 1 class", "present 1 process oriented presentation to a senior staff meeting".
At staff meetings, should also be able to do "on the spot" rewards of movie tickets - would be great if CEO could be the one saying "thanks for the extra effort - it pays to work hard - the hard work comes back to you".
2007-02-27 15:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by Stan W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a small business and know how hard it can be but i try having games and contest on Fridays that had to do with work, and gave away things and, also give away things to the top reps and other employee will do better to get gifts the gifts dont have to be a lot just a little something
2007-02-27 15:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by netta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to examine the function that occurs between the workers and their direct supervisor. That's where the problem is. That's where the problem always is. The mettle and caliber of the "orchestral" conductor determines the productivity levels of workers. That person must be consummately artistic in application and expression of the entire human compendium of behavioral sciences as well as have the mature spirit and gusto and character to positively comprehend the "big picture" of the milieu as kind of a living organism. Most business managers, though, are neither such artists nor are they aware of the value of that immediate supervisor until it's too late. It is unwise to place weak links in that position.
2007-02-27 15:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Team building exercises like going out for a picnic,bowling, fun event etc ,free food in the office,Friday jeans day can help in motivating employees.
2007-02-27 15:06:11 · answer #5 · answered by chakrik2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having fun with your fellow co workers ups employee moral. i worked at the one job and everyone there hated it, but the company had great christmas and summer parties so we all toughed it out and got to be friends and we didn't want to leave each other
2007-02-27 15:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋