“High performing employees are often motivated employees”

Are your employees motivated?
What are they motivated by?

In an intensely competitive Globalized world, the only sustainable competitive advantage is motivated employees. The latest technologies, systems, equipment or even talent can all be bought. But not motivated employees.

When you have motivated employees on your payroll, count your blessings! They take personal ownership. They ensure that they deliver, because they are passionate about their work. To them, it is more t han a job. It is a commitment!

How ever, passion must be fueled by their motivation. Good pay and perks may help, but these are extrinsic motivators. Extrinsic motivators are powerful, but not sustainable. There will always be someone else who will pay more.

What you should work at are their intrinsic motivators, because these are what drive them at work. Most of the time, it is not money. It could be something as simple as giving them regular feedback, or treating them like an insider.

Obviously, not all employees are the self-actualizing type. In fact, many must have their basic needs met, such as decent pay and job security, before they can even think about going that extra mile. The message is clear: the lower level needs must be met first, before you can talk about performance excellence.

How do you know what motivates your employees? Simply ask them!

The best solutions are often simple. Don’t waste your money on costly climate surveys, which usually result in higher employee dissatisfaction due to lack of sincere follow-up. Stick to the basics. Work from the ground up. Focus on what matters to them most.

Learn from this story about the American and Russian astronauts. Both found that the ballpoint pen can’t be used in outer space. The ink won’t flow due to the lack of gravity. The Americans spent millions of dollars to design a pen that could be used in outer space. The Russians simply switched to using pencils. Such is the power of simplicity at its best!

Let us work with you to design practical tools to motivate your employees in your unique operating environment.

Contact us now to re-ignite that passion in your employees & increase your profits