Setting up incentive programs that tie the individual s achievement to the company s success fosters pride and self-worth. Doing this gives the employee ownership in his actions and will also provide a yardstick to track productivity. Reward top producers with everyday bonuses and set up a system that compliments the incentive program. Set attainable goals. We live in a world filled with pressure, adding more to the cooker won t complete the project any sooner.
People respond to reasonable, realistic requests.
Then, by gradually increasing expectations those higher goals can be obtained. Offer competitive salaries. This sounds pretty easy, but as long as rewards, bonuses and pats on the back are getting handed out, solid paychecks should be too. But a salary is payment for work and a bonus is payment for individual or company success. Employees know the difference and so should employers.