Staff motivation - the key to business success

For any company, regardless of its size, the employees are the key to business success. If you treat employees fairly and with respect, they will enjoy coming into the world of work, pride in working for your company and be much more likely to provide good customer service.

A happy employee is an employee who does not "pull a Sickie" because they do not feel like coming to work. They will feel part of your company, you feel confident and feel a responsibility towards you.

Of course, every employer has rules and guidelines to comply, as regards the rights of their employees. But there are some extra little you can do that can make a huge difference, to make happy your employees, improve business efficiency, save money on sick pay and, therefore, improve the success of your business.

A little compliment can go a long way

If an employee has gone out of their way to make a deadline, has taken on some additional responsibility, worked hard, or simply behaved very well, making a compliment to show that you have noticed their efforts can have a very positive effect.

Feel recognized and appreciated in their work is essential. It boosts morale and the person you complimented will feel inspired to keep up the good work.

It only takes a few minutes of your time to let someone know you appreciate their work. The effects, however, are long lasting.

Take an interest

If you are the owner of a large company, of course, is almost impossible to get to know their employees to the extent that you know the names of their children, partners and grandchildren. It might be a good idea, however, that your leaders take an interest in the lives of those they supervise. Not at the level where you seem to be digging in their activities, but may help to ask when, for example, how the boys are doing.

Concern for your employees creates the feeling that you care, and does not feel treated like a number there to make money just for you.

This, again, allows an employee to feel valued and bond with your company.

A good work environment does wonders

If possible, allow your employees to have a drink or snack at your desk.

Allowing people to customize their workspace can help, too, especially in a crowded environment. A family photo, a small plant or ornament makes you feel more at home, which is important when spending a lot of time at work.

Small businesses often allow employees to dress casually. If this is not possible in your company, maybe it could be regarded as a day of casual wear from time to time, at least for those who do not deal directly with customers.

Prize

I was born and raised in the Netherlands. Most of the companies there follow the tradition of presenting each employee with a basket of Christmas as a "thank you" for their hard work throughout the year. Alternatively, employees can receive a gift certificate or a bonus.

If it is financially convenient for your company to do something, you will find that such a gesture is greeted with appreciation. There must be something big or expensive, it really is the thought that counts.

In short

A caring society, a society that recognizes the worth of their employees and allows people to be people, is a company that works. People who are treated with genuine respect and that respect will be inspired to great achievements .......