Motivation in the Workplace in 5 Easy Steps
How does management achieve motivation in the workplace in
today's society? It is a great question, because a motivational
workplace is a successful one. Without motivation the end result
is poor quality in the workplace.
Some issues to consider when achieving motivation in the
workplace are listed below. Every workplace has different
situations. Not all rules will apply for unrelated settings. The
corporate office will have different factors to consider than a
factory, or a construction site. They are all going to be a
little different.
The one thing that will remain the same is human nature, and how
we react to different situations. Here are five common factors
you can manage:
1. Different types of personalities
This is one of the biggest issues to consider. One thing that
needs to be considered is that people are all different. We all
have different personality traits and quirks.
We are all not going to get along well every day, stuck in an
office, kitchen, truck or factory together. It just isn't
possible. It is not the way we are made. What one person may
think of as constructive criticism, another may find as being
bossy.
One person may think that they are being productive and the
person next to them may think they are being lazy. It is just
the way people think differently. Management's job is to see
that the job is completed, through the employee.
To do this, they must be able to understand the differences in
people and learn how to deal with these issues. They need to
learn to be diplomatic in these situations and keep everyone
running smoothly.
2. Rewards
The key to motivation is goals. So if motivation in the
workplace is desired, then rewards for the employees are a must.
They need to be motivated into doing a great job.
Whether it be promotions, bonuses or just simple words of
affirmation, they deserve that for a job well done.
3. Working environment
The workplace needs to be a fun and enjoyable place. A person
spends 7-10 hours on the average per day at this place. If it
isn't a fun, and comfortable place to be, then workplace
motivation can't be achieved.
People can work, socialize and laugh at the same time! It can be
done.
4. Independency
Employees need to be able to think on their own. No one wants to
be told what to do and when and how to do it every minute of the
day. The employee needs to know what the expectations are and be
allowed to do it.
They will take pride in it if it is their idea and their way of
doing things. There is usually more than one way to accomplish
the same thing.
5. Room for error
So many times in the workplace management does not plan for
errors. Then when they happen, no one knows what to do to
correct them. It is management's job to make a plan B just in
case something goes wrong. And it does!
Motivation in the workplace takes time and patience as the
manager or boss. With these simple tips, it can be achieved and
a more productive workplace can be found.