The document outlines 13 ways to motivate employees in the workplace. It suggests that job satisfaction comes from feeling appreciated and valued by the team. Employers should keep promises made to employees regarding pay, working conditions, and job security. Employees seek challenges that help them grow and learn. Fear should not be used as a motivator as it lowers morale. Creativity and personal goals should be used to inspire employees. Clear communication and career paths boost motivation. Work should be made fun through kindness, feedback, and incentives.

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2. Introduction
 Job satisfaction doesn’t always mean financial rewards.
Many people attribute being happy with their jobs and
feeling like they are a valuable part of the team as what
gives them job satisfaction.
 Being appreciated consistently and getting feedback
on their performance can affect a business’ chance of
keeping employees motivated.
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3.  Keep your promises to them. If you made certain
promises when you hired them, and you should have,
then your employees expect you to keep your promises.
Things like pay, working conditions and job security
are basic expectations.
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 Challenge your team members. Those employees who
are the most sought after seek challenges to help them
grow and learn.
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5. #3
 Don’t use fear as a way to motivate. Making your team
members fear the loss of their job will only lower
morale and energy levels.
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6. #4
 Use their creativity as a motivator. Give them projects
that let them use their own creativity.
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7. #5
 Don’t be too strict and formal with your rules. You
should have clear standards set and stick to them fairly
but you also need to allow for a little wiggle room.
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8. #6
 Know your team member’s personal goals and values.
This lets you see how you can inspire them and keep
them motivated.
 Pay attention to their lives outside of work. Showing
them they are valued as team players and you will gain
their respect.
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9. #7
 Outline clear career paths for each team member.
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10. #8
 Make sure your team members have what they need
and want. Don’t take for granted they have all the
tools, training things need or the support they need
from their supervisors.
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11. #9
 Keep the lines of communication open. Make sure you
offer plenty training sessions, send out regular
newsletters, use memos and regular meetings.
 Ask questions and if they don’t understand or are
confused about something, find a way to get the
message to them in another format or wording.
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12. #10
 Coach them for success. Practice random acts of
kindness. Give useful but positive feedback often. Give
feedback in a way that encourages your team members
to continue doing good work.
 If you must give negative feedback, do it quickly and
privately. Don’t discuss problems while other members
are present. Don’t forget to say “Thank you” to team
members who have done a good job.
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13. #11
 Treat all your team members the same way and with
respect and trust. Use your best judgment and
experience when problems arise.
 When you make a mistake apologize and admit you’re
wrong. Your team members will relate to this and you
will earn their respect for being honest.
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14. #12
 Make work fun. Smile. Making work fun lets people be
more relaxed. That let’s get more work done since they
are more likely to enjoy themselves.
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15. #13
 Put into action some type of incentive for performance
and improvement. It can be a monetary incentive or
something else.
 Monetary incentives are a high motivator for many
employees while others are more motivated by
recognition of some type.
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16. Thank you
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