Transcript Employee Motivation Norma Murphy DPPEA 4/16/02

Employee Motivation
Norma Murphy
DPPEA
4/16/02
What is Motivation….
• A need or desire that causes a person
to act; to have initiative, spirit or be
enterprising
• Employer’s Point of View:
– Productivity
– Paycheck
– Job Satisfaction
Employee’s Personal Motivation
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We are making a contribution
Supervisor’s praise
Respect of colleagues and peers
Being informed of happenings
Having meaningful & interesting work
How to Motivate Employees
• Track project results & celebrate milestones
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(keep yourself informed of progress)
Give support and accolades when deserved
Gain respect of peers by ……..
Providing diversity if possible, cross-training
Just ask them …………
DPPEA Staff Motivators
• Free candy
• Paycheck
• Opportunity to do
good
• Work with
professionals
• Good for the
environment
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Fulfilling job
Peer recognition
Project work
Like people & work
Diversity in job
Field opportunities
DPPEA Staff Non-Motivators
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No windows in offices
“Dangerous” carpet
Building safety issues
Decreasing benefits
Too much red tape and bureaucracy
Top Ten Motivators
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Thanks personally, timely, often & sincerely
Take time to meet and listen to staff
Provide feedback
Encourage new ideas and initiative
Explain how employee fits into organization’s plans
Involve employees in decisions
Provide ownership in their work
Recognize, reward, and promote based on
performance
9. Give chance to learn new skills
10. Celebrate successes!!!!