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In business, the Equity Theory of employee motivation describes the relationship between how honestly an employee perceives he is treated and how hard he is motivated to work.  Peter Drucker, an author who specialized in economics, first proposed the link between Equity Theory and employee motivation.

The basic thought behind the Equity Theory is that workers, in an attempt to balance what they place in to their jobs and what they get from them, will unconsciously assign values to each of his various contributions.

In addition to their time, workers contribute their experience, their qualifications, and their capability in addition to their personal strengths such as acumen and ambition.  Money, of course, is the primary motivating outcome for an employee, but it is not the only, and in some cases not even the most vital, factor.  Power and status are also prime motivators, as are flexibility, perquisites and variety.

According to the Equity Theory, the most highly motivated employee is the one who perceives his rewards are equal to his contributions.  If he feels that he is working and being rewarded at about the same rate as his peers, then he will judge that he is being treated honestly.

This doesn’t mean that every manager should treat every employee identically, because every worker does not measure his contributions in the same way.  For example, flexible working hours might motivate a working mother even more than a pay raise.

Conversely, though an across-the-board wage increase may delight most employees, the highest producers may become less motivated if they perceive that they are not being rewarded for their ambition.  Research on Equity Theory and employee motivation has shown that, in general, over-rewarded employees will produce more and of a higher quality than will under-rewarded, less motivated employees.

Originally posted 2009-07-02 11:43:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The success of your business depends on the people who work for you. By working hard and exhibiting all their talents, your employees play a critical part in keeping your customers satisfied. This is where employee motivation is critical. It is the “bosses” responsibility to motivate employees which in turn will give them an overall better outlook on their job and will help them to strive to do their jobs to the best of their ability. One of the toughest and most vital things that a boss can do is to keep excellent employees, not just manage them. Motivation is a key aspect in keeping employees pleased and to making a positive work environment.

The ways to motivate your employees will differ depending on who you question, since there are so many viewpoints that are all different and the majority of the answers are right ones. A manager should realize that there are many ways that one can be motivated and be open to suggestions about how to do this. Since each person is different, then it makes sense that the ways in which each person is motivated will also differ. One mistake that is commonly made when trying to increase employee motivation is to “over-do” it. Do you give unearned praise to employees since this can lead to other employees feeling terribly about their performance?

What does “Motivation” really mean?

Some may reckon that motivation is a matter of giving gifts or verbal praise. Some may even reckon that a raise is a way of motivating employees. While these things are vital, there is much more to motivation. There are several ways to motivate an employee that is genuine and deserved. Giving an employee a pack on the back, or mentioning their achievements in a memo or letter are excellent ways to motivate. The key is to know your employees well enough to give them what they really want. It could be time off, a vacation, a raise or even just some praise.

Ultimately, these kinds of things will result in a better quality of work from your employees as well as a better relationship between you and the employee. Not to mention a better outlook on the job through the eyes of the employee himself. All of these things will also lead to better customer relationships, since a pleased employee tends to make a customer feel more welcome and appreciated. This will lead to higher sales, which is the ultimate goal in any business

How does motivation help people?

A person can benefit from motivation in so many ways. Motivation will help to achieve personal goals or perhaps even goal sets by you the manager. There are times when goals can seem unattainable. This is when the right employee motivation can make all the difference since it is likely to give the employee that extra boost of confidence. This will also help them to push through a tough time and continue to work hard to attain their goals.

Gaining a more positive outlook on the task or job is a direct outcome of the right employee motivation. This will be a critical step in your business since it will make your customers pleased as well. This sounds like an simple thing to do, but when your employees are not pleased, it shows. Motivating employees to see the excellent in the work that they do everyday and to see how they are helping someone is a fantastic way to make your employees and your customers gain a positive perspective of your business. If your company is stuck in a “rut” it may be time for a change. Perhaps a change in the scenery or a change in the way the entire business is run. Who will have better thoughts on how to achieve this than the people who work there everyday? Asking employees for their input is another way to motivate employees. The power to change is a hard thing to grasp, but with the right motivation, your employees will likely become an active part in the process.

If your company is stuck in a “rut” it may be time for a change. Perhaps a change in the scenery or a change in the way the entire business is run. Who will have better thoughts on how to achieve this than the people who work there everyday? Asking employees for their input is another way to motivate employees. The power to change is a hard thing to grasp, but with the right motivation, your employees will likely become an active part in the process.

Motivating employees builds self esteem. Self esteem is crucial to the productivity of your employees. You want employees who believe in themselves and the power to do fantastic things for your company. By handing down some well deserved motivation, you will increase self esteem in your employees and at the same time be making an vital step for the betterment of your company.

With the right motivation employees will become more likely to motivate and help others. They will learn to manage their own development within the company. This will result in less work for you and better productivity from the employee.

What are some common reasons why we fail to motivate our employees?

There are times when motivation is needed but simply isn’t given. This can be the result of management whom is not aware of the power of motivation, or even due to mangers who simply are absent from the workplace where the employees reside.

Often times we can not control the area in which we work, but inadequate equipment to complete a job makes a serious lack of motivation by employees. Just like you delight in coming home to an inviting, clean, warm home, your employees want to come to a clean, inviting office. Updating equipment and making an atmosphere in which your employees can thrive is an brilliant way to motivate them, but it is one of the most commonly over looked ways to motivate.

Originally posted 2009-07-01 12:05:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

In business, the Equity Theory of employee motivation describes the relationship between how honestly an employee perceives he is treated and how hard he is motivated to work.  Peter Drucker, an author who specialized in economics, first proposed the link between Equity Theory and employee motivation.

The basic thought behind the Equity Theory is that workers, in an attempt to balance what they place in to their jobs and what they get from them, will unconsciously assign values to each of his various contributions.

In addition to their time, workers contribute their experience, their qualifications, and their capability in addition to their personal strengths such as acumen and ambition.  Money, of course, is the primary motivating outcome for an employee, but it is not the only, and in some cases not even the most vital, factor.  Power and status are also prime motivators, as are flexibility, perquisites and variety.

According to the Equity Theory, the most highly motivated employee is the one who perceives his rewards are equal to his contributions.  If he feels that he is working and being rewarded at about the same rate as his peers, then he will judge that he is being treated honestly.

This doesn’t mean that every manager should treat every employee identically, because every worker does not measure his contributions in the same way.  For example, flexible working hours might motivate a working mother even more than a pay raise.  Conversely, though an across-the-board wage increase may delight most employees, the highest producers may become less motivated if they perceive that they are not being rewarded for their ambition.  Research on Equity Theory and employee motivation has shown that, in general, over-rewarded employees will produce more and of a higher quality than will under-rewarded, less motivated employees.

Originally posted 2009-05-26 15:00:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

In today’s business environment, motivational art has quickly become the darling of entrepreneurs. Why? Simply because it works! In small, motivational art posters/prints are photographs or drawings that carry an inspirational message that corroborates the picture. Therefore, they make the perfect office wall décor. Not only do they add some esthetics to the room but surrounding yourself with motivational art will help inspire you and boost productivity.

Here are 5 power tips when buying inspirational posters online:

(1)    It does not matter having more than 1 inspirational print in your room. You can have as many as you want, as long as you don’t end up cluttering your wall.

(2)    Every motivational artwork will deeply influence your mood. Therefore, try to find a print that not only serves as a excellent office décor, but also as a therapy during hard times. For example, if you procrastinate a lot, find an artwork with a compelling statement about procrastination. This will motivate you to stop procrastinating and finally get the job done.

(3)    Never ever try to decorate your wall with bare posters. They look cheap and sweetly degrade your whole office décor. Remember that motivational art is nothing small of art! Always either laminate your artwork or frame it for a better coup-d’oeil. It is also excellent to mention that you should only buy from companies that have an in-house framing and laminating service.

(4)    Place your artwork in a strategic position where you will often come to have eye contact with it. Do not place it in your back unless you have a excellent reason for doing it, as in if you receive people in your office and want them to peep at it while talking to you. (…) This helps make a friendly atmosphere and puts people at ease. You might also want to place a few in your waiting room if you have one.

(5)    As far as possible, buy “art prints” instead of “posters”. Motivational art prints are printed on a higher paper grade and does not degrade easily in time. Posters are, well, just the contrary.

As simple as it might seem, the right inspiring words can make a real difference to the right person. Whatever is your objective in business or real-life, motivation is a key factor to success and having a motivational print on your wall is the first step to success.

Originally posted 2009-09-20 18:56:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

photo credit: aflcio2008

How to inspire employees to perform better and continue retaining their loyalty with the company? Question this question around and the first option may be given as to raise the pay. Is raising the salary the only method of inspiring employees? Let us look at some others that can make a difference.

The first thought of money and inspiration means that we subconsciously compare our employees to machines. Add more fuel, maintain and it will perform better but that is for machines. Humans are certainly not machines. If money was the main motivating factor, you would not find people working for humanitarian and non profit causes without any money in return.

So when we reckon about motivating employees, we have to first look at them as thinking emotional beings with aspirations, their personality contradictions, and all the pluses and minuses of a human being. How does a thank you change the mood, especially when it was not expected? Thanking can change the mood really, because by thanking we are acknowledging the excellent work done by some one. That acknowledgment is a huge reward. I appreciate the excellent work being done by you and I thank for all the help that you have been to me and the organization. Send such a note once a month or so and watch the performance sky rocket.

Sorry. Yes I agree that this is a advice repeated umpteen times in as many articles. But I am still writing this because we forget about it. Many times, in our frustration and rage, we tend to forget that our rage is being released on a third party. The worst part is that we forget to say sorry. Sometimes, rather than a plain sorry, we should call the employee and discuss about the problems we were facing that gave rise to our rage. Make him/her a partner in your agony and say sorry. You will get not only a satisfied employee but sometimes a excellent friend for life.

Employees are as human as bosses are. Once employees realize that bosses are people of high character they would automatically get motivated to work with the company and for the company. Motivating them becomes hard when we are ourselves lacking in some appreciable human quality. The golden rule should be to make yourself worthy of respect and you will not only get co-operation but a team that works for you to achieve a common goal. Excellent Luck.

Originally posted 2009-04-26 17:12:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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