The workforce has been bombarded by the media with many value-based issues, such as healthcare, taxes, the war in Iraq, unemployment, the recession, etc., etc. These issues have created an environment that has been carried to work by many employees. In some cases, even management has contributed to these issues.
So, no matter what the size of your company is, you need a highly motivated workforce to compete in today’s economy. Here are ten useful ideas:
- Organizational chart – Does your current chart actually reflect today’s lines of authority? If not, revise it so your employees know it, understand it and can follow it.
- Look at all your key jobs to see if they need to be re-engineered. Many jobs have changed to the point that they require the employee to be all things to all people.
- Replace job descriptions with key accountabilities, which do a much better job of helping people understand what they really need to do.
- Analyze each key job and determine if continuous learning is required for superior performance. If so, do you have a plan and budget to help them keep current?
- Engage them in decision making. Think about how our children and grandchildren have helped the older generations with their email, cell phones and computers. They want to be involved; and to be engaged, you must let them be a part of decision making.
- On a regular basis, give them credit for their contribution.
- Walk your talk and live up to your promises.
- Match talent to the task or job.
- Create a positive environment by making sure that everyone’s intrinsic motivators are satisfied on the job.
- Support their ideas about going green and encourage their involvement in community activities.
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