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Ever notice how a new employees enthusiasm eventually wears off? In 85% of companies, employees morale significantly drops off after their first six months on the job, according to a survey from Harvard Management Update.
For the most part, enthusiasm is determined by work environment, and it can be fostered or hindered by youthe boss. Employee motivation experts say the best way to keep employee enthusiasm moving forward is to first, do no harm. At a minimum, dont do anything that demotivates your workers.
1.Public criticism. Pointing out a workers mistake in front of others rarely yields a good response. Though some managers think public reproach keeps everyone else from making the same mistakeit usually just makes everyone feel bad.
2. Failing to provide praise. If employees feel like their hard work goes unnoticed, theyll start to wonder why theyre working so hard in the first place. Be sure to offer praise, both privately and publicly. Even small things, like a thank-you card or a good job email work. (See also: How to Thank Employees When You Cant Afford a Bonus.)
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Posteritatis
(18,807 posts)Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)familiar to me as well.
Mopar151
(9,983 posts)And went "above and beyond", cuz' there's more than the "Surefire 8" in play. Such as: Security cameras monitoring employees. Padlock everything. Senior management drinking every day.
And I could go on.....