Non-standard approaches to employee motivation

Fear, KPI, the words “you must” no longer have an effect. Currently, people are in search of a comfortable environment, professional hangouts and opportunities for self-realization.

Money is also not a sufficient incentive, and employers have to fight for involvement and create meaning, mission.

We will share a non-standard approach to motivation and tell what employees lack for complete happiness in the workplace.

So, 10 new ways to increase efficiency - start using today.

Good Word Tactics
If you want an employee to work with pleasure and for the result - do not break down due to setbacks. It is a common practice when a flurry of criticism and blame falls upon an employee for an error.

This approach does not motivate, but quite the opposite. Praise for the work done, calmly discuss the mistakes and ask them to fix.

Letters to parents
One of the latest trends in personnel management is the game of kinship.

Natalya Storozheva, director of the Moscow company Perspective, sent out handwritten letters to the parents of her subordinates, where she spoke about the successes of their children.

The effect exceeded expectations - they began to work with such zeal that they had to be driven out of the office.

Enough of a few sentences. Especially relevant for nonresident employees.

Mom and baby
Continuing the theme of related feelings.

According to recent studies, 48% of employers do not provide material support to mothers. Although this is a powerful tool for motivation.

For example, the Russian company Miel encourages the good education of employees' children. The program is called the “Portfolio of Fives”, at the end of May they reward the guys who completed the academic year with a maximum of two fours.

Opportunity to bring children to work
Especially useful for companies with young parents. Not everyone has the opportunity to send the child to kindergarten or grandmother, let alone hire a nanny.

A small equipped children's room in the office and an incoming caregiver are a great way to take care of employees.

Discounts and privileges
Fitness, beauty salons, cafes, shops and more - discounts and a privilege program for employees are a fairly common way of non-material motivation.

Often companies provide financial support to employees: interest-free installments, leasing, and so on.

Flexible schedule
The ability to work at a convenient time is worth a lot. Allow subordinates to choose independently when to come to work and how to organize their day.

Relative freedom and the absence of sanctions for being late will positively affect loyalty.

Paid Holiday
Leave your employees entitled to 7 paid days off during the year. Not in a row, of course.

Allow subordinates to decide where to spend this time: add a day to the vacation, leave it in force majeure, or just “for being too lazy.” It will not decrease from the company, and such a trifle will make the employee happy.

Place to sleep
It is proved that 30 minutes of lunchtime sleep will reload the brain and replenish strength. Create an office space with sofas and other sleeping furniture. The whole bedroom is not needed, quite a quiet corner.

Medical insurance
Unfortunately, medical insurance of workers is not very popular in Russia. But some large companies have long included this item in the social package.

Yes, it’s not cheap. But subordinates will appreciate the gesture.

Cropped friday
Believe me, after lunch on Friday no one thinks about work. Shorten your last working day by a couple of hours.

If you still do not want to let go of employees, devote the second half to self-training.

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