101: Re-Energizing Employees
Even normal workplaces can get stagnant when it comes to motivation, engagement and innovation. And as many companies have had to contend lately with layoffs, budget cuts and cost reductions, that need for a morale reboot can become even more pronounced. How can managers help keep everyone active and focused? Here are three ways to keep the level of “happy” as high as possible:
Find creative ways to train. Investing in people shows respect. Training budgets are becoming a dinosaur in many companies. But learning opportunities are all around us. Mary Pratt, in an article for Computerworld, tells of a CIO at a Florida hospital who, after layoffs and without training funds, rotated her employees through different departments every 18 months or so to broaden their skill sets. "She painted a picture that I thought was terrific, saying we're going to continue to … expand your skills and make you more valuable to us and to the marketplace if you ever leave," commented Mike Gorsage, a former CIO.
Institute 'strategic movement.' Jack Groppel, co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, advocates for mobile engagement in a Rebecca Vesley article at Workforce.com. “The brain functions better with increased blood flow,” he says. The program promotes standing up and walking around for one to two minutes every 25 to 30 minutes, what it takes to increase energy and motivation. Groppel says this could be as simple as a stand-up meeting.
Give them reasons to stay. In an article on LinkedIn, Brian Smith points out that, contrary to what many might believe, money is not the No. 1 motivator for employees. “Yes — money is important — but it sits at about No. 4 or 5 on the list of what motivates people,” he writes. Too little feedback and a loss of trust in leaders are bigger factors in looking for work elsewhere, he says.
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