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Writer's pictureAurora Garcia

4 Key Strategies to Fuel your Employee Motivation Program

As an HR manager, you know that a motivated team is your best asset. The question is, how do you keep the team motivated? How can you fuel the morale and commitment of your workforce to keep productivity high?


In this article, we’ll explore the important role that an employee motivation program can play in your growth strategy. We’ll also discuss how HR managers can use it to boost motivation – and create a work culture of excellence.

 

Let’s jump right in!


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Staying in the Driver’s Seat

There’s no way around it: motivation is one of the biggest drivers behind success within any organization. Employees who feel valued and encouraged will go the extra mile to accomplish company goals.

 

The HR manager’s job is to cultivate a corporate environment that fosters innovation, creativity, good work ethics, engagement, and belonging. These are all important factors that can either thrill or kill employee motivation.


The fact is, when you’ve got a motivated workforce, you also get:

  • A more engaged workforce

  • A more productive workforce

  • A more committed workforce

  • A workforce that is more loyal to its company

  • A healthier and happier workforce

  • A workforce that is more willing to take on new challenges

  • A more innovative workforce

  • A workforce that runs on teamwork and collaboration



Motivation and Retention

The benefits of a motivated workforce have been demonstrated over and over through countless studies. Motivation leads to higher engagement, increased productivity and a lower turnover rate. 


For example, according to Gallup, there are clear differences between businesses with a high annual turnover and those with a low annual turnover that show this correlation. For instance, they have a 23% higher profitability on average.


When it comes to the relationship between motivation and retention, the formula is quite simple: when employees feel happier at work, they’re more likely to stay. 


On the flipside, neglecting this important correlation can be extremely damaging. Gallup estimates that lack of motivation and high voluntary turnover will amount to $1.9 trillion in lost productivity for US companies alone.



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5 Key Employee Motivation Program Ideas

Making motivation the focus of your HR strategy in 2024 can potentially save the company millions of dollars annually. The first thing to do is to identify the key factors that are hurting employee motivation, and deal with these in a proactive way.


1. Employee Appreciation and Recognition

Employee recognition can be a powerful motivator. As Gallup research shows, the right kind of appreciation provides a sense of accomplishment that boosts motivation. It plays a critical role in cultivating a sense of engagement – and has a profound impact on morale and self-esteem.


Bottom line: when you recognize the accomplishments of your employees, they return it with motivation, loyalty, and engagement.


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2. Work-life Balance

In today’s world of performance culture, it’s all about moving with the flow. And the flow right now is moving towards a more positive work-life balance. 


You can easily incorporate work-life balance into your employee recognition program. Offer extra flex time, paid sick days, resources for stress management, and self-care. Reward the team with a gift card that covers a variety of wellness activities.


The result? A motivated team that contributes to stellar success!


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3. Professional Development

Employees who are given career development opportunities are often more willing to work hard and reach company goals. 


Why? Because they have control of their own professional growth.


The important thing to keep in mind here is that job satisfaction really does go beyond bonuses and pay raises. By investing in training programs, workshops, online courses, and mentorship opportunities, you’re also futureproofing the workforce.


Learn more about how to improve employee engagement through training and development.


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4. An Inclusive Work Environment

A supportive workplace can do a lot to boost employee motivation. According to McKinsey, it’s the culture that sets high-performing companies apart from the rest. A supportive and inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and connectedness, where employees celebrate success together and are continually encouraged to give their best.


Based on research from McKinsey with over 1.000 organizations, those with top quartile cultures had a 200% higher return to shareholders than those in the bottom quartile. 


In other words, a positive corporate culture can be highly profitable.



Unlocking the Drive of Your Team!

Employee motivation is a continuous effort that hinges on the implementation of a successful strategy. 


However, with the right approach, you can create an environment where employees feel motivated, engaged, and productive.


Let's create a workforce that drives success through excellence, innovation, and team spirit!



 



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