1. TOP FOUR REASONS WORKERS
ARE NOT ENGAGED….
And how to counter them!
2. TOP FOUR REASONS WORKERS ARE NOT
ENGAGED…
1. NO Motivation
2. NO Communication
3. NOVoice
4. NO Commitment to the Company
3. #1 UNMOTIVATED
NO Motivation
Lack of Intrinsic Motivation
No personal drive to do the work.
Might be looking for a bigger and better opportunity.
Lack of Extrinsic Motivation
Do not feel their work is valuable.
Do not believe their opinion is valuable.
4. MOTIVATEYOURWORKERS
Offer rewards for success
Praise, rewards, awards, etc.
Provide Feedback on Performance
Review strengths and weaknesses
Support your workers’ growth
ThankThem
A timely thank you is exceptionally meaningful and motivating.
5. #2 MISSING COMMUNICATION
NO Communication
They feel out of the loop.
They don’t know what’s going on with the company.
They work alone and don’t feel connected to anyone.
They hear rumors that management isn’t clarifying or discussing.
6. IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS
Regular All Staff Meetings
Weekly Status Reports
This will only be effective IF their supervisor authentically responds to
each person’s status reports in a timely manner.
Electronic Communication
Write a weekly newsletter.
Be honest, be transparent, be present!
If you hear rumors, be prompt to address the issue.
8. CREATE A PARTNERSHIP
Create a partnership
Encourage your people to share their opinion and ideas… then
incorporate those ideas (giving credit) when able.
InvolveYour Employees
Give them the authority to make decisions on their own.
9. #4 NO COMMITMENTTOTHE COMPANY
NO Commitment to the Company
This is just a job, not a career
No one notices anyway, why work so hard?
10. PROMOTE COMPANY LOYALTY
Recognize LeadersWho Praise
Praising people who praise their employees will create a culture of
recognition.
Personalized Recognition
Every worker receives recognition and praise in their own way.
Offer Stock in the company
Recognize:
Employee of the month
A special parking spot
Promote from within the company