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4. Offer prizes and awards for achievements

While appreciation takes you a long way, rewards can double the
motivation. People are far more motivated when they know there's
something in it for them, like getting to leave work early on Fridays or
being recognised for a job well done.

If you want your employees to work harder and more efficiently, offer
rewards or awards for achievements. It can be as simple as giving out
merit badges, sports tickets, or pizza coupons for those who hit a
certain target. Having contests also help increase employee motivation.
Just make sure you have the rules set up beforehand, so everyone knows
what they're competing for.

5. Invest in your team's health

Poor health (whether mental or physical) at the workplace can cost
organisations dearly. Investing in your team's wellbeing can save you
from unnecessary costs down the road. The best part is that it also
keeps your employees happy and more engaged. You can use this list of
budget-friendly initiatives to get started. Also, make sure that you are
sending the right messages to your employees about the importance of
workplace wellbeing.

6. Job security and fair wages

Offering robust job security and fair compensation practices is one of
the best ways to keep your employees motivated. It puts them at ease
knowing they're going to be taken care of regardless of what happens in
your company—and it helps you retain some very valuable assets. This is
especially true now that we are living in the age of COVID-19.

When you can promise your employees job security, it instills a sense of
trust and comfort that encourages them to stick around.

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When you can promise your employees job security, it instills a sense of
trust and comfort that encourages them to stick around.

7. Professional development opportunities

If you want your team to be productive and motivated, you need to give
them access to professional development opportunities. Around 33% of
workers claim that is the most important factor they consider when
accepting a job.

So, offer these opportunities by helping your employees grow their
skills through classes, online resources, or other means. You'll both
benefit from increased productivity as well as greater employee
motivation and satisfaction…which is a win-win situation for all
involved.

8. Create staff appreciation days

Everyone likes being appreciated, so it should come as no surprise that
regular opportunities for staff appreciation go a long way toward
employee motivation and your team motivation.

Organise monthly or quarterly events that publicly recognise your staff
members' efforts and accomplishments. This helps employees feel like
they are part of something bigger than themselves and contribute to the
success of their organisation.

9. Offer vacation benefits or a surprise off-day

As we have mentioned earlier in this article, employee motivation
doesn't have to be complicated. You can simply put some extra money in
someone's paycheck or take the team out for a surprise lunch or picnic
to celebrate an achievement. Or you could give them extra vacation days
to take care of their health and family, without waiting for them to
tell you how stressed or overworked they have been. The fact that you
noticed and cared enough to reach out will be the biggest motivator your
colleagues can ask for.

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A friendly work culture needs to be emulated from the top. Greet each
other when you come to work, ask how people are doing, and encourage
common lunch times, especially if there is a shared eating space.
Knowing that there are people you can connect with or share little
things about your day with can be a big motivation booster.

-   Promote professional development

Making sure that employees feel their skill level matches their job
responsibilities increases the feeling of belonging and working
efficiently. Make it a priority to regularly conduct team meetings
focussed on skill development. Further, slot the time and budget for
training outside the company, as it can strongly enhance employee output
and productivity, especially when taking up a new role.

-   Cultivate a culture of collaboration

A study by Stanford researchers showed that just feeling like someone is
part of a team working on a task motivates them as they can take on
challenges. It further says, “Our research found that social cues that
conveyed simply that other people treat you as though you are working
together on a task – rather than that you are just as working on the
same task but separately – can have striking effects on motivation.”
Finding the balance between independent and collaborative work can be
the right degree of challenge for an employee.

-   Build an atmosphere of appreciation

It is essential to make your employees feel valued, and in varied ways.
Offer financial/concrete incentives, like annual appraisals or
end-of-year bonuses - as financial satisfaction is necessary for
retention. Additionally, you may offer attractive incentives like
coupons, which typically boost one’s mood. You can also celebrate
birthdays and work anniversaries and create consistent spaces to
appreciate one’s progress in a group, and individually.

Being rewarded and acknowledged makes one feel more like a part of the
team and encourages them to work towards their goals.

Taking occasional breaks from one’s workstation also boosts creativity,
focus, and productivity. Therefore, this is one of the easiest ways to
boost your staff’s engagement and morale at work.

Celebrate work anniversaries

A Globoforce Survey states that 82% of the employee feel motivated if
HRs and managers take time to celebrate work anniversaries and special
occasions. And 36% of the employees stated that workplace celebrations
make them feel valued.

Celebrating work anniversaries helps increase connection and loyalty and
shows employees that the organisation cares for them.  Even small and
mid-sized organisations have adopted this fun idea to boost morale in
the workplace.

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Offer vacations

Make sure that your team members are redeeming their sanctioned vacation
time. Taking your team on occasional weekend getaways also helps relax
the minds stretched out by deadlines, meetings, and office routines.

Choose a picturesque location near your office with some activities for
rejuvenation. Somewhere green with pleasant weather will definitely help
improve the morale and confidence of workers. This has become a popular
way to boost employee morale amongst midsized organisations.

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Recognise employees

Recognise employees

Employees experience higher morale and optimism when they are recognised
or appreciated for achieving milestones. So, if you want to boost
employee morale and engagement at work, consider rewarding them through
encouraging words and small gifts. The gifts themselves don't have to be
expensive. E-vouchers, coupons, and paid holiday time can work the
magic.

Organise indoor games

Indoor games and activities promote teamwork, spark light-hearted
conversations, and boost morale. Hence, letting your employee compete in
a friendly competitive environment will get the job done.

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