4 Steps to Retaining Productive Employees...And Exciting Those Who Aren't
A universal concern shared by employers lies with
having productive employees. Another universal concern
shared by employers---how to retain productive employees.
To say that keeping productive employees poses as
a challenge is an understatement. Productive employees
are often courted by other companies for both their
talent and reputation for yielding excellent work.
Further, most thrive in challenging environments
where they are party to both intrinsic and extrinsic
rewards. Whether it is enjoying going to work everyday
(intrinsic) or finding satisfaction in a recent raise
(extrinsic), productive employees are rare individuals
that soar in environments where a challenge is posed
and they have the resources to meet it.
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Considering that many employers find it difficult
to find and keep effective and efficient employees,
there are four steps that you can take today in order
to guarantee that: a). you retain your productive employee
and b). you incite action from other employees to increase
their productivity.
1. Eliminate Distractions
There is no disputing the fact that the workplace can
be hectic and distracting. But steps can be taken
to dispel significant distractions that may deter
an employee from maximizing their productivity, such
as avoiding unexpected meetings whenever possible.
2. Provide Adequate Resources
Employees need to have any necessary resources provided
to them from day one, including software, paperwork,
etc. that is required in order for them to meet deadlines
and expectations. Always make it a priority to give
them the essentials you know they will need to perform
the job.
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3. Express Appreciation
Employees do not need to be overwhelmed with large
bonuses and other grandiose incentives in order to
feel appreciated for going above and beyond. Sometimes
all it takes is acknowledgement of a job well done
in front of the team, or a pleasant email expressing
your gratitude.
4. Maintain Your Priorities
Business is constantly changing so it is inevitable
that projects and priorities will shift as well.
However, it is important to maintain consistency
on priorities as much as is reasonable. That way
employees do not get lost in the mix of changing
objectives and loose motivation and focus because
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