Training, good supervision, and well-planned work routines go a long way toward making employees productive. People like recognition. Praise for a job well done will enhance loyalty and motivation. People need training. An employee should be shown how to perform a new job, allowed to do the job on his own and then have supervision until he has mastered it.
People like to be encouraged to present new ideas and suggestions.
Employee suggestions should always be considered. If accepted, give appropriate recognition. If rejected, be sure the employee understands why. People like to be requested rather than be told to do something. A request presents a challenge.