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

Employers Point of View:

Productivity Paycheck Job Satisfaction

Employees Personal Motivation

We are making a contribution Supervisors praise Respect of colleagues and peers Being informed of happenings Having meaningful & interesting work

 Track project results & celebrate milestones

How to Motivate Employees

(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

Fulfilling job Peer recognition Project work Like people & work Diversity in job Field opportunities

DPPEA Staff Non-Motivators

No windows in offices Dangerous carpet Building safety issues Decreasing benefits Too much red tape and bureaucracy

Top Ten Motivators

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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 organizations 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!!!!