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 Why Motivation Matters?

◎ higher morale
◎ performance and
◎ productivity.

30% of executives say that motivating

their employees is their toughest job
 COST

The average employee wastes

2 hours of a workday


Disengaged workers cost the economy
$300 billion per year



 Carrot and Stick Approach

Most managers use it to induce a desired

behaviour by blending rewards with punishment.

Problem: It only works for simple,

straightforward tasks. If a task requires
any creative thinking, this approach
doesn't work.
 Money

89% of employers assume employees leave for

more money, but only 12% of employees actually
earn more from their next company.

Money is a motivator, but if you

pay enough, other incentives come
into play
 What Motivates People?

Autonomy /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/
the urge to direct our own lives

Mastery /ˈmɑː.stər.i/
the urge to get better

Purpose /ˈpɜː.pəs/
be a part of something meaningful
 Survey Says...

% of workers who claim the following

factors are very effective motivators:

praise from managers 67% cash bonuses 60%

attention from leaders 63% pay raise 52%

more responsibility 62% stock options 35%

 Guide, Step 1. More praise

 Use Weekdone to know employee's current

status and tasks
 Be specific with your feedback
 Use discerning or analytical tone when giving
praise

“Your timeliness always

helps me do my job better.
Thanks.”
 Step 2. More attention

 Take time for 1:1 meetings

 Give people purpose by explaining the bigger
picture
 Use Hierarchical Objectives and Key Results to
help people understand how company goals align
with theirs

Only 40% of employees are well informed of

their company’s goals, strategy, and tactics
 Step 3. More responsibility

 Give more demanding tasks

 Give the freedom to decide for themselves
 Offer opportunities for their suggestions

Study found: The harder a project is, the

prouder we feel of it
 Step 4. Better bonuses

 Make sure it stands out from regular pay

 Rewarded goal has to be realistic and at the
same time challenging
 Make sure the reward system is reviewed
and changed if needed

Properly structured incentive programs can increase

employee performance by as much as 44%
 Step 5. Pay raise

 Should be in correlation with the results and the

development of an employee
 Discuss the amount and terms with the employee
before hand
 Raise should be around 10% to make an impact
 Step 6. Use Weekdone

Use a performance management

tool like Weekdone
Know the status of your employees
Give transparent feedback
Set company, department, team and
personal goals
 StepRelated
6. Usecontent
Weekdone

HOW TO SET
BE MORE PRODUCTIVE NOW 12 BEST
7 LIFEHACKS BY WEEKDONE
TIME MANAGEMENT
(that can be absorbed during a coffee break)
S M A R T TECHNIQUES
BY WEEKDONE WEEKLY STATUS REPORTS

GOALS

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