Fair treatment, consistent feedback, achievement, and recognition are the top motivational factors according to studies. Other motivators include relationships with supervisors, compensation, status, work schedule, and camaraderie. Motivation is personal and varies between individuals and over time, so managers should get input from associates on what motivates them rather than assuming one approach works for all. Effective motivating techniques include personal thanks, notes, using performance for promotions, public recognition, and celebrating successes.
2. Not Always About $$$ Studies indicate the following are the top three motivational factors: Fair treatment Balanced, consistent feedback Achievement Rewards and Recognition Opportunity for advancement Camaraderie Team Environment Friends at Work
3. Other Motivators Other motivational factors may be: Relationship with supervisor Compensation & Benefits Status / Job Title Work Schedule What others can you think of?
4. Motivation is Personal Get input from associates about what motivates them Dont assume that every associate will react the same way to a motivational factor Dont take a my way or the highway approach to managing your associates Motivational factors change over time What causes this?
5. Rewarding Associates Top five motivating techniques Manager personally thanks associate for doing a good job Manager writes personal notes about good performance Company uses performance as the basis for promotion Manager publicly recognizes good performance Manager holds morale-building meetings to celebrate successes