When employees feel like their managers care, they're often more willing to work harder and share responsibility in meeting the company's goals. An easy way to make employees feel cared for is to be kind to your employees. Make sure your employees' needs are being met and let them know that their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Listen to your employees when they have grievances or complaints. Being heard and seeing positive changes can make workers feel more motivated to help the company. Show an interest in your employees' work-life balance. Don't ask intrusive questions, but be understanding when employees need time off for doctors' appointments, family events, and other personal matters. Treat your employees the way you would want to be treated. Be kind without being weak and always offer guidance and support. If you want to keep your employees motivated, you'll need to know what level they're currently working at and what level they need to be at. You can do this by setting realistic, obtainable goals and offering support along the way. Ask employees how productive and efficient they see themselves, and offer to let them have input into how productivity is assessed. Factor in considerations like how much of a job is repetitive versus original/creative work. Include (but don't solely rely on) objective factors like the number of sales calls made, reports filed, or functions coded. Balance this with subjective factors like management ratings and employee satisfaction. Remember that employees are still part of a team. If one employee isn't performing up to par, look at how his or her coworkers are managing their end of the work to ensure that that employee isn't left hanging with extra projects. Good work should not go unrecognized. Every employee who meets his or her productivity goals should be rewarded in some way, as your company would not be able to function properly without those employees. Thank employees for their hard work and let them know that you value and appreciate their efforts. Personal incentives can do wonders to motivate employees. Consider offering small bonuses/commissions to highly-productive employees. Throw a pizza party or sundae buffet when employees meet their goals for the month. Hard-working employees need some down time to maintain productivity. Working constantly without interruption is draining and may lead to performance problems down the line. You can avoid this problem by allowing your employees to balance work time and down time. Allow for short breaks throughout the day, whether that means water cooler talk, a coffee break, or a short break to step outside for some fresh air. Breaks help improve productivity and boost morale. Make sure your employees have vacation options. A short vacation can do wonders for an employee's mindset and motivation. Reducing internet restrictions on social media and other websites can give your employees a much-needed break during the day. However, some managers feel that social media is too big of a distraction in the workplace and should be banned.

Summary: Show an interest in your employees' wellbeing. Set goals for and measure employee productivity. Implement positive reinforcement for good work. Give your employees some down time.

If your device or product requires cleaning, explain how to do so. Be sure to enumerate the cleaning supplies needed. Inform the reader of how often they should clean. Then, just as you would in any other section of the user manual, include numbered step-by-step instructions as to how cleaning should proceed. If cleaning requires some disassembly of the product, or removal of a certain part or parts, be sure to include details on how to disassemble. Include a warning about the results of failing to clean the device will be. For instance, you might say, "Failure to clean will result in a below optimal performance." If the product or device can be serviced by the user to correct performance issues, include numbered directions as to how the user can do so. For instance, if the batteries need to be changed after every 300 hours of use, include directions on how to check whether the batteries need to be changed, how to remove the dead batteries, and how to insert the new batteries. If there are some maintenance tasks that can only be performed by a certified technician, divide the maintenance portion of the manual into two sections. The user manual should, if necessary, explain how to store the product or device properly. You should also include information about why storage is necessary, and what the results of improper storage are. For instance, you might write: "Store the product in a cool, dry place. Improper storage could shorten the life of your product due to the buildup of moisture." "Do not expose product to heat or store at temperatures above 120F (49C). Doing so may lead to combustion." You might organize this section as a list of common problems and their solutions. Group similar problems together under a logical heading. This way, users can find specific problems quickly. For instance, if there are several problems with the computer displaying a blue screen, list them together under a sub-heading like "Common Screen Problems." You should also include a phone number and/or email for customer service in this section.

Summary: Explain how to clean the device. Tell the user how to perform basic maintenance. Discuss storage options. Include troubleshooting information.

The DSL microfilter is a small box that connects both your router and telephone to the telephone jack. The router will take approximately one minute to fully boot up. These are the default login credentials for your Netgear router. " Netgear will take a few minutes to detect your Internet connection, and display the appropriate configuration page based on your network type. The steps will vary depending on your type of Internet connection. Enter the login and password supplied by your ISP if using a PPPoE or PPPoA connection type. Click on "Apply" if using a dynamic IP address for connection type. Enter your IP address, IP subnet mask, primary DNS, and secondary DNS if using an IP over ATM or fixed IP connection type. This information must be supplied to you by your ISP. Your Netgear router will now be configured for use with your ISP.
Summary: Connect the Netgear router to your telephone jack using your DSL microfilter. Connect your telephone to the DSL microfilter using a small telephone wire. Use an ethernet cable to connect your computer to any port labeled "LAN" on your Netgear router. Connect the Netgear router to its power supply unit, then power on the router. Type "admin" into the username field, and "password" into the password field. Click on "Setup Wizard" at the top left corner of your session, then select "Yes" when asked if you want Netgear to detect your Internet connection. Click on "Next. Apply the detected network settings so Netgear can complete the configuration process. Click on "Apply" after entering the necessary credentials based on your Internet connection type.