Motivating Employees Through Work Culture Instead of Salary
The topic of motivating employees seems to draw an annoyed response when brought up. Countless articles and suggestions on how to properly motivate employees flood the internet. All offering something different, and although it may be good advice, rarely is it easily taken and applied. Seldom do these articles talk about human resources and its role in motivating employees. Or the studies that have been conducted showing what really motivates employees. Human resource departments set the context and they set the tools to manage motivation in the workplace. Meaning, line management has to play the role of motivating individuals, but human resource departments offer those tools in order for management to play that role. Direct communication with employees lies in management, thus, motivating an employee does as well.
Don’t let your HR Practices go up in smoke - Stay Informed
In light of recent laws regarding the legalization of medicinal marijuana, employers must establish a balance between maintaining an inclusive work environment that still focuses on employee safety. A CBS News poll recently reported that 88% of Americans now favor legalization of medicinal marijuana. With this shift in public opinion and ultimately the legalization of medicinal marijuana in 29 states across the country, a revisit on HR practices of marijuana use within the workplace requires further study. To avoid potential risks of wrongful-termination or negligent-hire claims while also balancing employee safety, each HR department must define clear policies to address this growing issue.
Start the New Year With Positivity in Your Job and Life
The start of a new year brings with it a sense of renewal and the potential for a fresh start on goals, but reflecting on the previous year can also create a negative feeling, whether you feel your goals weren't reached as you expected, or you generally feel you lost motivation. Instead of allowing negativity to reign, take control of your future and try these simple tips to help begin 2018 on the right track.
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