8 Ways To Help You Inspire Employees

It is important to inspire your employees and let them know that their work is valued, so here are some ways to keep your employees inspired:

1. Have a clear vision
2. Recognize people publicly
3. Tell your story
4. Get people to buy in
5. Cross train
6. Celebrate traditions
7. Reward success in unique ways
8. Allow for rest

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Getting the very best from your staff can be more complex than simply signing paychecks. We all know there’s a big difference between an employee who simply shows up for work and one who’s dedicated to going the extra mile, giving their absolute best. The strongest employees tend to be the ones who are inspired, who are passionate. Wonder how to train your staff to be passionate?

Reciprocity may be the key.

If you want your employees to be excited about their work, you must be excited about your employees, and you should consider investing some effort in cultivating a culture of dedication. Here’s how you can help do that.

1. Have a clear vision.

Money’s good. Happy customers are good. But there can be more to getting the job done right than just cashing a paycheck. You should have a clear understanding of your company’s larger goal, and be able to articulate that vision to your staff. Understanding the ways in which your company makes the community a better place to live can be the difference between engaged, dedicated employees and those who simply punch in and punch out. A common sense of purpose can pull you and your team together, and knowing where you’re headed can make it easier to actually get there. Try to make it clear that a job at your company is more than just a paycheck.

2. Recognize people publicly.

You’re probably familiar with the sage advice to praise in public and correct in private. But there can be more to managing praise than simply doing it where everyone can see. I like to take it a step further and praise people for making mistakes. Now I don’t mean giving the thumbs up to an employee who drags the team down, perpetually messes up and refuses to learn from mistakes. I’m talking about the kinds of mistakes employees make when they’re empowered to make decisions and rewarded for taking risks that can benefit the company. When you praise an employee for trying something new—even if it failed—you can send the message that you reward innovation. You want your staff to understand that trying new things is low risk and potentially high reward.

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