6 Key Strategies to Boost Workplace Motivation and Employee Satisfaction
Would you say your colleagues and direct reports are motivated? Do they appear happy when they come into work or join video calls? (Think about energy levels, body language, and how engaged they appear).
Per SHRM, employee satisfaction plummeted for the third straight quarter in the last months of 2023, reaching a four-year low.
There many factors that impact this, but as a leader we can help increase satisfaction by leveraging common workplace motivators. Consider if/how you:
Create a positive work culture This includes building effective relationships, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring differing styles are understood and leveraged.
Commit to career growth and continuous improvement Provide meaningful feedback along with opportunities that advance careers.
Provide Challenging work Encourage employees to be innovative and creative; give them new opportunities and delegate tasks to help them grow.
Offer Work-life balance Motivation increases when there are opportunities for flexible work hours.
Share clearly defined goals and expectations Remove any questions about priorities, timelines, and desired results.
Acknowledge accomplishments and show appreciation Let team members know they are valued and recognize (and reward) their contributions for goal achievement.
Chances are none of these are new to you, but hopefully serve as reminders to help become a more effective and motivating leader!
Sincerely,
Mike and Jan
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. –John Quincy Adams
