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Driving productivity and performance remains one of the major goals for most organizations. This is important in order to maximize profits and achieve strategic growth. Moreover, employee motivation is a major driver for performance and productivity. Highly motivated employees always have the enthusiasm and energy needed to complete tasks and achieve set goals for the growth of the organization. They stick to their employers longer and record reduced absenteeism, all of which have a positive impact on performance. HR then has a task to build an environment that inspires and motivates employees. Most importantly, the strategy adopted should be able to maintain enthusiasm every working day and for the long term. That being said, here are 5 proven ways that HR can put into practice.
Create an inspiring workspace
The physical environment can have a significant impact on employee motivation. An inspiring environment that promotes employee well-being in the workplace and happiness is enough to drive motivation and engagement. Some of things that can be done to create an inspiring workspace include:
● Create areas where employees can take a break, disconnect from work and recharge
● Switch to an open plan to encourage socialization and relationship building
● Create an inviting environment by using bright colors, ample lighting especially natural light, plants, inspiring decorations and more
● Offer essentials in the workplace. This can include air conditioning, RO water filter system, refrigerator, mini kitchen and the like
● Incorporate ergonomic workspaces and invest in standing desks and different types of seating
Set performance goals
Setting goals for employees gives them something to work towards, and that can be a great motivation booster. HR can ensure that the set targets and goals are ambitious enough to inspire motivation. However, they also need to be realistic and attainable in order to avoid frustration.
In addition, it is important to align these goals with the overall company goals. Give meaning to each individual’s work by letting them know how their work is beneficial to the company. Just knowing that their work means something to the growth of the organization motivates them to give their all in the tasks.
Foster a positive work culture
Thriving cultures offer great experiences for employees that increase engagement and job satisfaction. Moreover, highly engaged employees are easily motivated in their work. Creating a positive culture involves promoting an atmosphere of open communication. Employees need to feel safe sharing their opinions and the management needs to be transparent about the happenings in the company. In addition, foster relationship building and bonding among employees. This can be done through team building activities, encouraging water cooler conversations and including non-work conversations in meetings. Besides increasing collaboration, it creates a sense of community and oneness. In addition, HR should foster a sense of respect in the workplace where the management and employees have respect for each other.
Recognize positive efforts
Nothing demotivates employees than their outstanding work going unnoticed. Failing to recognize positive efforts makes employees feel unappreciated. At the end of the day, they can’t see a good reason to keep putting in these efforts. Moreover, this change of attitude can demoralize the entire team.
Recognizing individuals who show exemplary work and attitude can be as simple as a good job pat on the back or a nice work email. Some employees like it when they are appreciated in public. Giving a shout out during company meetings for such employees goes a long way. Additionally, offering gifts, bonuses, self-development opportunities and other perks is equally effective.
Show confidence and trust in employees
When HR shows confidence and trust in employees' work, it sparks motivation to keep doing what they are doing. Sometimes it is important to allow employees some flexibility to figure things out on their own. Bringing in some creativity and innovation in the mix motivates employees to do more rather than merely completing the tasks. HR can empower employees with skills through training to ensure that they have the confidence needed to get work done. In addition, having programs that allow interdepartmental work to expose employees to different experiences and new perspectives can enhance employee creativity.
Conclusion
Motivated employees are key to increased performance. Moreover, motivated employees are easy to manage and give better results overall. Building a motivating work environment is essential in ensuring continued team motivation. HR can achieve such an environment by fostering a positive culture, recognizing outstanding performance, setting performance goals and creating inspiring workspaces. Additionally, just showing trust and confidence in employees' work can bolster motivation.
-Rose Remington
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