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Daniel Engels

Best motivation for employees

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What's the best way to motivate employees? - Higher base salary - KPI-based bonus - Stock options - Flexibility & work from home - Company mission & values Of course, most companies rely on a mix of these. But if you had to choose only one option?
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Aleks Dahlberg
Mission and values for sure, this steams into things like giving them leadership or ownership over projects, give them opportunity to see value and then back that
Daniel Engels
@aleksdahlberg in other words, a horizontal hierarchy and ownership, right?
Aleks Dahlberg
@daniel_engels Kind of, people feel more valued when the things they work on have value to them. Ways to inspire that can be found in giving responsibility and ownership over projects.
Madara
Manager that cares.
Daniel Engels
@madaras this reminds me of the series "The Office".
Amelia Charlie
For me, when your employees come to the office daily, there must b gratitude for them like you can place a piece of chocolate over their table. It'll motivate them because I'd be happy with this.
Daniel Engels
@amelia_charlie this is a nice perk, but in the long run I doubt it's a huge retention factor.
Amelia Charlie
@daniel_engels Yes, it's not for the long run, but you can change your strategies: give them bonuses every six months and increase their salary yearly.
Sophia Emma
I will definitely choose flexibility.
Daniel Engels
@sophia_emma I guess after Covid19, even more people appreciate flexibility and remote work policy
Denis Pimenov
I think Flexibility & work from home
Misha Krunic
Lately, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding WFH, and that's a good thing. However, I think that the real motivation comes from good interpersonal relations in the company, and having everyone work on something they're passionate about. I feel like the second point is especially important, because when looking at things long-term no amount of money, bonuses, or benefits is going to help someone if they don't like what they're doing.
Daniel Engels
@price2spy or even worse, you'll only keep poor performing workers while the A-players would leave.
PrepaidGiftBalance
If you can, take them out to lunch or treat them every now and then. Maybe even make them some food, cookies or something, and bring it in. It's a small gesture, but it shows that you care. Another thing would be to stay positive and don't always talk them about work. Keep up with their lives and ask them how their family is and such. Just generally be a nice person. official website
Daniel Engels
@prepaidgift_balance well, of course lunches and small cocktail parties are helpful - as part of friendly atmosphere at workplace. But I don't think it's a major factor in the long run. It's even possible to build a full-remote team with a strong motivation.
Rahul Mohanachandran
It is super difficult to choose between KPI-based bonus and Flexibility & Work from home. I chose KPI-based bonus option for one reason, other options on the list like Higher base salary, Flexibility & Work from home can give a boost in motivation when an employee receives it for the first time. Once the employee gets it that will soon become the new normal and the baseline for their employment so the motivation from these two factors can diminish over time. KPI-based bonus will be a good way to keep the employee motivated as there is consistency and the KPIs will be readjusted regularly.
Daniel Engels
@rahul_mohanachandran people tend to appreciate less what they take for granted. It's important to keep the team members aligned. Defining accurate and objective KPIs isn't easy, though.
Maya Ben Zid
If we are talking about the motivation to join the project, then I'd go for flexibility. If it's about the motivation to do your best day in day out, I've seen stock options do well. To me, it's about the team and the culture - when everyone around you is doing their best, the desire to do the same is contagious.
Daniel Engels
@maya_ovice the question was about motivation of team members. I appreciate flexibility, too - although its dangerous without proper management.
GamerSeo
The best motivation is always the right bonus. Assuming that work in the company is pleasant for every employee because the atmosphere in the company is the basis.
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