Keeping employees motivated is vital for corporate wellness. It can be a challenge, however, as a work environment is not particularly conducive to protecting employees’ wellbeing. Employees who feel supported, rewarded and recognised for the good work they do are likely to feel an increased sense of loyalty towards a company. They will work hard and their productivity will increase.
Managers must communicate well with their employees. All workers must feel that they know any information that is relevant to their jobs and there is a strong link between communication and motivation. There are seven ways that employers can ensure effective communication.
1) Team managers can meet with their staff after management meetings, to update them on any information that is going to impact on their job. Positive feedback from higher up the company, as well as a sense of being connected to the whole organisation is important.
2) Managers can physically go to the work areas of their employees in order to familiarise themselves with the faces and daily working spaces of their staff. This can be a good chance to chat about any relevant information.
3) Keeping a pleasant manner is important. Even if this is just saying a simple hello and goodbye every day, it makes a big difference to how employees will engage with their manager.
4) Hold a one-on-one meeting each week with each of your employees (where possible). They will feel valued and you can keep updated with what is going on in their area of any projects. This will hopefully stop you from being left out of the loop with any vital information.
5) Hold staff meetings frequently where everyone can get together and be updated, as well as having an opportunity to air their opinions.
6) Have an open-door policy, meaning that employees know they are free at any point to come and discuss with you anything that is troubling them.
7) Be personal – congratulate staff members on personal events such as the birth of children, and take an interest in their holidays and plans.
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