It is widely known that there is an internal stimulus, an urge that pushes people to do something. In its most understandable and simple form, this stimulus or urge is called “motivation”. If no such power had come from within people, human history would have unfolded quite differently. The motivation to take action to achieve what is desired constitutes a common concern in making progress in life. When motivation is high, especially in the workplace, both employees and organizations can consistently achieve success. Doing a job with passion and enthusiasm increases employee satisfaction and leads to tremendous business success.  A motivated person can easily find the strength to fight against obstacles, while a reluctant person may give up more easily when faced with obstacles. In addition, a highly motivated employee will also have a high level of organizational commitment. 

These all have a positive effect on everyone working in the organization and directly on the organization itself. Because someone who feels rewarded for their work wants to enhance and improve the company they work for. So how to increase employee motivation, which is important for employee happiness and the corporation’s future?

1- Creating a Positive Work Environment

The office environment’s classic elements, fluorescent lights, and cubic desks don’t appeal to most people. To make the working environment more pleasant, changes can also be made by consulting with and getting ideas from employees. Employees having something to say about their office positively affects their sense of belonging and work motivation. In addition to these, designing entertainment areas that will be suitable for the structure of the company makes the time spent in the office happier and more enthusiastic. To achieve this purpose, options such as a ping-pong table, game consoles, and a fun snacks corner can be considered. Particularly, startups stand out with such pleasant and motivating office spaces and thus are preferred by young talents. These recreational areas, which allow the minds to be distracted from work and rest without having to leave the office, also positively affect the interaction and communication between employees. 

In addition to recreational areas, allowing and allocating spaces for plants that employees take responsibility for in the office are also effective ways to create a positive working environment. Research performed by the University of Exeter resulted in that office plants are effective in increasing happiness and productivity.

2- Communicating Effectively

People who want to truly be successful managers are advised to establish open communication with their employees. With open communication, employees can learn their duties and responsibilities clearly and be fed with feedback. During providing feedback, it is important to make sure that the feedback is to the point, that it specifies both positive and negative aspects, and that it offers possible solutions at the end of the feedback. This is particularly important in the face of major challenges. Expecting an employee who feels scolded to do a good or productive job can be considered delusional and unethical.

A respectful and free working environment, where feelings and thoughts are shared within certain limits, naturally leads to progress through improvement and development. When employees can express themselves and establish healthy communication in their workplaces, they can feel more belonging to their workplace, and their work becomes more productive.   (Learn more about Cambly Corporate Language Training Solutions )

3- Emphasizing Small Breaks

Being able to focus on duty or tasks for hours without taking a break is not a realistic expectation. In such a situation, it is generally difficult to keep motivation high. Allowing employees to take small breaks, organizing activities such as a coffee hour, or getting up from their desks to get some fresh air, will help them to clear their minds and will be beneficial for their physical and mental health. Additionally, such breaks will enable teamwork and increase creativity. People can easily have discussions and brainstorm with their colleagues about their work. This way, great methods and wonderful ideas can be found that one may never have thought of on his/her own.

4- Rewarding High Performance

Another effective way to increase employee motivation is by creating and implementing a fair system that rewards employees for their high performance. An employee who is appreciated when he/she accomplishes a duty or task is motivated to do the following tasks more successfully. The person feels that his/her work is assessed and recognized by the organization. One thing here is important: it is of great importance that the reward system is all-known to all employees. Otherwise, trust in the organization may be lost, and motivation may be negatively affected. The most important key in this regard is that the reward system should remain a permanent system. It is necessary to use appropriate rewarding methods to create a long-term, sustainable reward system. 

The reward system should not only necessarily be based on a material sense. Even a simple thank you for the work done can also increase employee motivation. In addition, employees can also be rewarded with training that will contribute to their personal development. Many companies all over the world allocate training budgets for their employees. Preferring quality training as a reward for employees positively affects the development of the corporation. Many companies offer different training options to their employees as a reward, from English language courses to coding, from yoga classes to effective communication training.

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