How to Motivate Your Staff and Impress Your Boss

Workplace Improvements

Want to learn how to motivate your staff?
Of course, you do!
Interested in improving the productivity of your team?
Definitely, everyone does!
Searching online for new ways to make a difference in the office?

If you are reading this article then you are a supervisor in search of tips to improve your staff.

This eHow article will teach you step-by-step instructions for impressing your supervisor by getting the most out of your team.

Instructions

1. 1. Leave your office door open all day long and allow the staff to come in and ask questions. Encourage new ideas and recommendations.
   2. Walk through the office and see how everyone is doing with their assignments.
   3. Get to know the names of spouses and children. Write down birthdays and anniversaries. This will improve the overall productivity of your staff.

2. 4. Have a staff meeting to discuss non-work issues. For example, how is everyone dealing with the high gas prices? Discuss possible layoffs and what can be done to avoid them completely.
   5. Do not send email about controversial issues. Call a meeting and discuss in person. Handle issues that are distracting immediately.

3. 6. Every 3 months try to have a one-on-one meeting with each member of your staff. Let them know exactly how they are performing.
   7. When someone is causing a problem at work deal with it immediately. Do not allow problem employees to disrupt the office chemistry.
   8. Finally, say thank you at the end of every day.

Tips & Warnings

• Adopt an open door policy.

• Buy donuts and coffee every Friday.

• Be available to discuss personal matters.

• Do not play favorites with employees.

• Avoid conflicts that go unresolved.

• Be aware of employees that gossip and cause tension in the workplace.