6. Involve employees in plans and
decisions, especially those that affect them. Solicit their ideas and opinions.
Encourage initiative.
7. Create opportunities for employees
to learn & grow. Link the goals of the organization with the goals of each
individual in it.
8. Actively listen to employees
concerns - both work-related and personal.
9. Share information - promptly, openly
and clearly. Tell the truth … with compassion.
10. Celebrate successes and milestones
reached - organizational and personal. Create an organizational culture that is
open, trusting and fun.
[Don Grimme acknowledges Bob Nelson,
author of "1,001 Ways to Reward Employees", http://www.nelson-motivation.com
for his initial formulation of a similar "Top 10 Ways to Motivate Today's
Employees".]
Don Grimme is one America's leading
training experts and authorities on reducing turnover and attracting excellent
job candidates. For information on his firm, GHR Training Solutions, visit http://www.GHR-Training.com.