Do you think telling someone they’re doing great work on the job will fall on deaf ears? Research says differently.
In an economy where money is still tight, positive feedback can help keep employees motivated. In fact, according to a survey by Kelton Research nearly 50 percent of working Americans say they would rather be appreciated than have an opportunity to advance in their careers.
The study also found, with escalating workplace demands, employees aren’t feeling valued by executives and superiors.
Nearly 70 percent of working Americans complain they haven’t received useful feedback from their supervisors in the last six months and over 80 percent haven’t established their career goals with their superiors.
But it’s easy to turn those numbers around.
Appreciation doesn’t have to be a grand gesture or a huge raise. A little recognition from leaders goes a long way toward employee satisfaction and motivation. Something as simple as making time to stop by an employee’s desk to speak to them face to face can help close the communication gap and empower employees to perform well in their roles.
Here are a few other ideas on ways you can keep employees motivated and engaged at work:
The post originally appeared in a somewhat different form on OCTanner.com