Every small business relies upon its employees to keep the business alive. Sometimes, business owners don’t realize the degree of stress this places on the men and women whom they employ — and how feeling stressed leads to less-than-optimum work performance. On the other hand, while no one says it is the role of businesses to make people “happy,” few will dispute the idea that a fulfilled, upbeat employee is more productive than a worried, burned-out employee — every time. Here are tips for keeping your employees motivated, happy, and engaged on the job, which in turns leads to further growth for your business.

Recognizing employee performance is THE BEST way a company can increase productivity, reduce absences, and improve workforce engagement and retention. The results will be dramatic. 

Employee recognition programs, once considered a “nice” but non-essential component of human resources, have changed dramatically over the last several years. This shift parallels a growing understanding of the importance of retaining top-performing employees and re-engineering employee recognition as a core business function.

As much as we want to believe our employees’ energy levels and engagement shoot back up to 100 percent after the holidays each new year, the truth is motivation is not automatic. Employees still need to be motivated to be at their most productive, and it falls on you to get them inspired for the new year and every day to follow. Although there are plenty of managers out there who believe motivation requires hand-holding or flashy gestures, there are many ways to motivate your employees without taking too much of your time and theirs. Here are a few simple examples of employee incentives that can keep your team focused and motivated in the new year and beyond.

The holidays are upon us! While this is an exciting time for businesses and employees, it is also a time where keeping your team motivated can be challenging. With the stress of holiday shopping, events, end of year goals, and more, it can be challenging to keep productivity and morale up. That is where a holiday incentive program comes in.

Keeping employee morale up might seem challenging during difficult times, like during a global pandemic. Business leaders and owners are always looking for ways to make sure their employees and their work environment are positive. It’s a fact that when employees are happy, they are more productive, and business is better.

The business landscape this year has changed drastically while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many companies throughout the country have moved their employees from working in the office every day to working remotely from home. This shift in work environments have posed its own challenges on top of an already challenging year and one of those challenges is ensuring your team is staying motivated and meeting goals from home.

Have you noticed your employees have developed low morale? They are tired, working overtime, and having a hard time keeping up. We currently work in a society where we “go-go-go”, and it is easy to get burnt out. Many businesses are looking for new ways to keep their employees motivated and keep morale up. It's a proven fact – good morale is good for business.

Without good teamwork, morale in the workplace can reduce and employees may not be willing to work together. Business is difficult to progress when employees aren’t getting along. Encouraging a teamwork environment can boost morale and sales, making employees want to come to work and work hard.