Motivated Employees Can Make All the Difference in a Successful Company: Read This!

Employees are the most valuable asset in any business. Time and money invested in training can be quickly recouped when a motivated employee assists in driving the company forward. All businesses should spend time explaining the company goals to employees and ensuring that every employee feels a part of these goals. This will ensure they remain committed and loyal and thereby assist the company in achieving its goals.

The following tips should be implemented to ensure you have highly motivated employees who will make a difference! 

Value the great power of empathy

A good leader will not be afraid to empathize with their staff and for the staff to empathize with them. A leader should recognize the emotional attachments formed by each employee to each other and to projects. These connections become deep seated bonds which a leader can use to understand the employees and gain trust, excellent teamwork and high productivity.

Company managers should act like mentors

New employees can be assigned a mentor who will show them the ropes and assist them in becoming a vital part of the team. This action will allow the new team member to bond with their colleagues and to feel appreciated from day one. Employees who feel part of a team and valued are more likely to feel a connection to a company and stay with them in the long term.

Keep employees motivated

All employees need motivating at some point. A good leader needs to see when this is necessary and be prepared to get their hands dirty. Their actions should inspire the team to do the same.

Recognize achievements

Rewards should be available instantly from any employee who has listened to the advice and worked hard to both comply and push the company forward. The reward should be in relation to the act completed and should be given immediately. Recognizing staff achievements and even saying a simple thank you will motivate the employees to perform even better next time.

Be open and honest

The modern age is making it much harder to hide a company’s progress or financial status.  All companies need to be honest, particularly with their staff. This will inspire trust and loyalty which can make all the difference in the difficult times. Any company statements which are made known should be adhered to by the management at all times.

Communicate with employees and build a relationship

It is not enough to tell your staff what to do. Employees need to have the opportunity to make their feelings and thoughts known and these should be taken into consideration wherever possible. A two way relationship between employees and employers will allow trust to flourish. Employees who feel able to help shape their workplace will remain committed for a lifetime. Communication is more than just passing on the company news, it means listening to each and every employee and responding quickly to all requests.

Have realistic expectations

No matter how big or small your aims it is almost impossible to build them instantly.  Instead, you need to focus on which order the goals need to be achieved and then set realistic timescales for achieving each one. If you work with your employees to set the schedule they will work hard to achieve the deadlines.

Learning and innovation

The most successful companies encourage their staff to learn daily.  Making courses and other opportunities for learning available will assist in engaging your employees. Engaged employees will work harder and will be more likely to come up with the next big innovation. The company culture should be established to encourage all employees to challenge themselves and broaden their horizons.

Every employee should enjoy the work that they perform on a daily basis. By building a team environment every employee is attending a place where they can be comfortable and are accepted as themselves. This will ensure loyal, dedicated employees who give their all day after day. The happier the employees the more productive and creative they will be; this will drive your company to success. How far are you willing to go to increase employee engagement? Pay more attention to the needs and wants of your workers, and you have the highest chances of keeping them with your companies indefinitely.  

By Davis Miller and PeopleInsight.co.uk!