The document discusses staff motivation in the workplace. It defines motivation as stimulating people to action to achieve goals, and identifies motivating employees as vital for business success. A demotivated staff exhibits signs like lack of initiative, absenteeism, and complaints. The document provides 12 ways to motivate staff, such as getting to know them, recognition, incentives, and involvement. Benefits of motivation include increased productivity, commitment, and job satisfaction. The conclusion emphasizes that motivation leads to an environment where employees want to come to work.

1. STAFF MOTIVATION

2. WHAT IS MOTIVATION
It is the process of stimulating people to
actions to accomplish set goals.
It is the ability to influence others to do.
One of the most important
functions of management is to
create willingness amongst
employees to perform to the best
of their abilities.

3. WHY IS MOTIVATION IN THE
WORKPLACE IMPORTANT?
MOTIVATING YOUR EMPLOYEES IS VITAL TO ANY BUSINESS. A
MOTIVATED WORKFORCE MEANS A HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE STAFF, ALL OF
WHICH WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR BUSINESS GOALS.

4. SIGNS OF A DEMOTIVATED STAFF
Individual no longer takes initiative
Leaves work early and comes in late
Lack of productivity
Less vocal
Frequent absenteeism
No confidence in leadership
Feel undervalued
Frequently complains about work
Less enthused - Looks tired all the time while working

5. WAYS TO MOTIVATE STAFF
1. Get to know your staff
2. Lead by Example
3. Provide incentives for excellent work
4. Provide avenues for promotion
5. Special recognition/commendation
6. Rewards
7. Empower employees through training opportunities
8. Provide necessary resources
9. Create a positive working environment
10. Build trust
11. Value employees feedback
12. Involve employees in decision making especially when it
directly affects them.

6. BENEFITS OF HAVING A MOTIVATED
STAFF
TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY.
TO ENHANCE COMMITMENT IN WORK PERFORMANCE.
TO PSYCHOLOGICALLY SATISFY A PERSON WHICH LEADS TO JOB SATISFACTION.
TO SHAPE THE BEHAVIOUR OR OUTLOOK OF SUBORDINATE TOWARDS WORK.
TO INCULCATE ZEAL AND ENTHUSIASM TOWARDS WORK.
TO GET THE MAXIMUM OF THEIR CAPABILITIES SO THAT THEY ARE EXPLOITED
AND UTILIZED MAXIMALLY.

7. FINAL THOUGHTS
EVERYONE NEEDS TO FEEL A SENSE OF BELONGING IN ORDER TO
PERFORM AT THEIR OPTIMUM. AS THE LEADER OF THE ORGANIZATION, IT
IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU PROVIDE THE WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT MAKES
YOUR EMPLOYEES WANT TO GET UP AND REPORT TO WORK IN THE
MORNING.

8. References
- What is Motivation (n.d) retrieve on February 29, 2017 retrieve from
http://www.managementstudyguide.com/what_is_motivation.htm
- The Importance of Employee Motivation (n.d) retrieved on February 29, 2017 retrieved from
http://www.americasjobexchange.com/employer/employer-articles/employee-motivation