Creative Ways to Motivate Employees

How do you motivate your staff when you can’t afford to give them a raise?  Use a different kind of currency.  Contrary to popular belief, money is not the best motivator because it may send the message that nothing is worth doing unless you get paid extra.

A study done at the University of Michigan suggests that a better performance booster is when workers have personal contact with beneficiaries of their work.   An employee’s morale is positively influenced by knowing his or her work is meaningful.

Employees want to be recognized as individuals, shown appreciation, and be given opportunities to grow.   Here are some low cost ideas for motivating your staff that can have a big return on investment.