Employee motivation is an economic factor that should not be neglected. Motivated employees achieve more and therefore bring their company more revenue. Motivation is strongly related to the commitment of the employee to the company.

It’s totally normal for employees to face dips in motivation, but it becomes a problem when your colleagues are consistently disengaged. That’s why we gathered 5 simple ways from experts to help keep you and your team motivated!

1. Recognize Great Work

When it comes to motivating your employees, it doesn’t take much to send a positive message. An act as simple as praising your team members for doing good work can have a huge impact on employee spirits.  After all, if an employee puts a lot of effort into a project to produce exceptional results but their hard work isn’t recognized, why would they continue to be a high-performing employee? The psychology behind this is clear: Positive feedback helps your employees feel valued in their roles. When someone feels valued, they are more motivated to continue performing at their highest levels.

2. Set Small, Measurable Goals

We’ve all had projects that just drag on and on, and seem to never end. It can be really discouraging to go round in circles, which is why seeing how you’ve made visible progress feels so good. It’s also a clear mark that our work is making a difference. Setting clear, achievable goals provides a real boost of motivation each time one is conquered and keeps team on the right track. You can extend these effects by taking the next step and celebrating those achievements.

3. Celebrate Results

Part of what makes setting small and measurable goals so important is that it provides plenty of opportunities to celebrate your team’s hard work. This doesn’t mean you need to give a standing ovation to every employee who made it to work on time, but it is important to let everyone know exactly how much each of their contributions move the organization forward.

4. Provide a Sense of Security

We’re not talking about hiring a security guard for your office (although you should make sure your employees feel safe at your workplace!). We’re talking about employees feeling secure enough to show their full selves at work. Psychological theory suggests that there is a hierarchy of basic needs that people require before they can be motivated to reach their full potential. Security falls right beneath physiological needs like food and water. Once employees feel secure, they’re more likely to be motivated to reach, and further stretch their potential.

5. Have Fun

Not every task at work is going to feel like a day at Sunway Lagoon. That’s OK. What’s not OK is having a team that feels like every day is a bad day. You don’t need a ping pong table or beer in your office to make work fun. Find little bits of fun in everyday activities, and focus on what it is that makes working in your organization great.

You and your team will be amazed at how motivating a little bit of fun can be!

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