This document provides an overview of how to identify and address issues with employee motivation. It recommends conducting an anonymous employee engagement survey to identify gaps, analyzing the results to determine what is working well and what needs improvement, and then taking targeted actions to boost motivation. These may include revamping rewards systems, addressing cultural problems, improving team dynamics, or conducting leadership training if the issues stem from management. While money can be a motivator, the best approach is to pay employees enough that compensation is not a primary concern. World-class companies are held up as examples of how to motivate through positive relationships and culture building.

1. ULTIMATE GUIDE TO
EMPLOYEE
MOTIVATION

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Lowers Team Effectiveness.
Reduces Quality of Work.
Isn’t aligned to Organization.
Might sabotage Services.
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A D E M O T I V AT E D
E M P L O Y E E
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3. B U T W H O ’ S I S R E S P O N S I B L E ?
Immediate Manager
HR Team
Lastly..the Employee!
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4. Toxic Work Environment
Internal Politics
Lower Team Morale
Spike in Conflicts
High Cost to Company
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I T M I G H T L E A D T O
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5. S O H O W T O S TA R T ?
IDENTIFY THE GAP
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Employee Engagement Survey
Design your own Engagement Survey.
Organizations which conduct such surveys:
GALLUP:
HAY Group:
Create a Survey
Use Google Forms
Share the Survey with Employees
Your choice to keep it Anonymous!
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https://q12.gallup.com
http://www.haygroup.com
And there are many others..
(refer sample Engagement Surveys)
(https://www.google.com/forms/about/)
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6. ANALYSE RESULTS
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Collate the Data.
Create a list/graph:
Share Data
What’s Right What’s Wrong What can be done better
Meet with Leaders.
Share the Results.
Discuss and Debate:
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START: What all things you need to start doing to make it better.
STOP: Things you need to Stop doing.
CONTINUE: Practices you need to continue.
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7. AND IF THE PROBLEM IS WITH
EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION LEVELS
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Talk to the Leader.
Conduct an Open Session.
Study R&R.
Handle Change the right way.
Decide on the right Goals:
Address Cultural Issues:
Finding right rewards?
Not clear.
Values not aligned.
Timely recognition?
Too BIG for the Team.
Internal Politics.
Recognition Platforms?
No Action plan.
Management Style.
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8. W H A T C A N Y O U D O A B O U T I T ?
Problem with Goals
Problem with Rewards
Problem with Team Dynamics
Cultural Issues
Change not handled well
if there is a Leadership Gap
Visioning Exercise
Focus Group Discussions
Team Intervention (preferably outdoors)
Values Exploration
Change management workshop
Conduct Leadership Interventions
Run a Goal Setting framework
Revamp Rewards System
Define Team Identity
Identify Team Norms
Team Alignment with Change
Ongoing Coaching for Leaders
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9. I S M O N E Y A N I S S U E I N
M O T I V A T I O N ?
YES, but how much..
“The best use of money as a motivator is to pay people enough to take the
issue of money off the table.”
Daniel Pink, Author of the Book - DRIVE
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10. Do you know how to train a
KILLER WHALE!
Motivational Secrets of The Sea World Trainers.
These insights can help you craft a culture around Building
Positive Relationships!
Build a positive Culture because it’s EASY!
Modeled after the
Pike Place Fish Market,
is a technique to make happy individuals alert and active
in the workplace.
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