9 Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated and Loyal to Your Company

I once heard the saying, “One way to lose a good employee is to put up with a bad one.” As a manager, you know you won’t be perfect, but there are certain ways to make sure your team stays loyal to you and, most importantly, motivated in your company. The goal is to help your company keep good employees for the long term. You want those employees to care about your company and its purpose.

So what are some of the best ways to do that? Let’s look at the different ways you can take it Keep your team prosperous and happy Time to work for your business. These are some of the simple yet meaningful ways to bring your workforce together and mold into the best employees you could ask for in your company

1. Be transparent

Nothing is more important than trust between you and your team. Trust takes a long time to build, but only a moment to destroy it. Building trust requires openness and clarity of your expectations, critical feedback, and being upfront about what the position entails from the start. No one likes to be told one thing about their role responsibilities then it’s something else entirely. If trust is shaky from the start and not on a solid foundation, it’s harder for employees to want to go above and beyond for your company.

Clarity in your role and showing them what to expect from the start is essential. something good Employees may start to become apathetic If they feel that workplace communication is poor. Not only will this avoid future mistrust issues that may arise, but it can also save you from losing a good employee because they couldn’t believe what you said.

2. Understanding work/life balance

Life happens to all of us. There was a time when one parent took care of the family while the other worked. This is the reality we no longer face. This is significantly more true now that balancing one’s home-life and work-life is a priority now more than ever.

Kids get sick, family emergencies happen, or someone in your group gets sick. These things are part of life, and when you don’t adjust these issues, your team members are more likely to find another company to better understand their situation.

3. Respect those who go above and beyond

Various initiatives such as honoring “Employee of the Month”, service awards or “Employee of the Year” can be unique ways to highlight your employees throughout the year. In a small business, you can give all employees an extra financial bonus for their dedication and hard work over the years.

May lack recognition Good workers stop caring about their work. Recognizing your employees ensures that everyone is an equal in your company’s success and plays a role in keeping it thriving.

4. Be open to constructive criticism from your team

Transparency must be an open door from both sides. Many famous entrepreneurs love to hear constructive criticism from their team as it provides some of the best insights to improve their company. Shows like “Undercover Boss” are a great example of this. On the show, CEOs go undercover to learn from their employees how the company can improve what it does and be better for everyone.

Asking for constructive feedback can help you improve in ways you don’t always see because you’re involved in the day-to-day operations of each department. It will also let your employees know that you value their opinions and strive to become better because of their feedback and recommendations.

5. Give your team a worthwhile goal or project

Millennials especially like to be part of a company’s overall mission and growth. Giving a team project or setting up achievable bonus goals for your team is a powerful incentive to entice your employees to deliver results. Bonus goals can be a great way to motivate your employees to start and finish a project within a certain time frame.

The most important aspect to remember is that they are measurable and reachable based on the person and their role. You also want to make sure it’s not more accessible for some and more difficult for others to finish. Fairness is essential here.

6. A positive attitude is contagious

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” When you bring a positive attitude to work, along with being light-hearted and fun, that attitude can rub off on your employees. I often hear people say they couldn’t stand their ‘toxic’ office or job and had to get out. Having a positive attitude can help prevent or alleviate a ‘toxic’ environment in your workplace. A person’s bad mood at work affects everyone.

7. Remember the little things about your team

When you have large groups, this can be difficult; However, doing this with your direct reports can motivate them to do the same with those they supervise. Taking the time to bring lunch for their birthday (in a safe way, of course) or having the team sign a birthday card for them can inspire them in a way to remember. Even asking about their family’s well-being and their life outside of work is a meaningful but simple gesture that shows how much you care about them as an employee and as a person.

8. Create a work family

Building a business and a career is much easier when you are surrounded by people you love. While the people you work with can never replace or substitute a real family, creating a work family can keep a team engaged and engaged. A family shares responsibilities but also good times.

Try to find ways to have fun and interesting work events that can help build friendships. Hosting a ZOOM or Google Meets conference call, non-work-related activities to bring people together can be used by companies that work remotely temporarily or that have moved to remote workers entirely.

9. Share some valuable insights from time to time

One thing my manager shares with us is his favorite quote. He will save them over time, compile the list and email it to his team to reflect and choose our preferences. We’ll all share which one we liked and why we liked it. You will learn more about your colleagues, how they think and what is important to them at work and in life. It’s a great practice and it will always stay with me.

This article was first published in April 2021 but has been updated and expanded

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