Many companies aim to increase the productivity of their workers, but many of them really struggle to change something and achieve the desired result. Recent studies carried out in the United States reveal that the vast majority of employees of medium-large companies are less productive and are not incentivized properly. Here are some tips from business magazine Forbes.

Economic incentives

One of the main ways to motivate an employee is economic incentives based on its performance (number of sales? Customer satisfaction? Agreements reached? ). This will allow the employee to be stimulated to achieve intermediate microgoals that will benefit both him and the company. The employee will no longer see the company as one who gets the profits on their work , but as a leading partner .

Constructive feedback

In the management of employees, the economic aspect is not the only factor at play. It is useful to note that not all employees will be able to plan incentives, and that not all individuals are subject to the same kind of motivation. For some workers , it will be important to establish constructive communication with the employer .

The most critical situations , those that require more tact and intelligence, are the moments of feedback : how the employee worked ? What is your comment against him ? Forbes recommends always preferring to communicate the positive aspects : starting from what we appreciate the work of the employee, and then introduce constructive comments and suggestions on how to improve. Always end with a positive reinforcement.

The right models

The human models are important : you expect that employees are motivated if their superiors are esteemed and valued ? True leadership does not consist in imposing rules and behaviors unrelated to himself, but to inspire people with less experience in guiding them , and thus have in exchange for their trust and their work .

Training

No one is born an expert, as the old saying goes. Employees who find themselves faced with new challenges within your business will need time , attention and the right training to be able to learn new skills and effectively produce the results that you want. Do not just say : “Learn it!” We need to work together to plan what the resource must learn, what are the results you expect , then define when and how .

Help

An employee should never be left to himself . In some cases , in fact, what they need most is not an increase or a permit, but a real help and directed by his superiors . The true respect for his needs , a sincere listening of his concerns could prove the most effective way to secure a resource motivated , caring and loyal to your company .