1. Employee Motivation Norma Murphy DPPEA 4/16/02

2. What is Motivation…. A need or desire that causes a person to act; to have initiative, spirit or be enterprising Employer’s Point of View: –Productivity –Paycheck –Job Satisfaction

3. Employee’s Personal Motivation We are making a contribution Supervisor’s praise Respect of colleagues and peers Being informed of happenings Having meaningful & interesting work

4. How to Motivate Employees Track project results & celebrate milestones (keep yourself informed of progress) Give support and accolades when deserved Gain respect of peers by …….. Providing diversity if possible, cross-training Just ask them …………

5. DPPEA Staff Motivators Free candy Paycheck Opportunity to do good Work with professionals Good for the environment Fulfilling job Peer recognition Project work Like people & work Diversity in job Field opportunities

6. DPPEA Staff Non-Motivators No windows in offices “Dangerous” carpet Building safety issues Decreasing benefits Too much red tape and bureaucracy

7. Top Ten Motivators 1. Thanks personally, timely, often & sincerely 2. Take time to meet and listen to staff 3. Provide feedback 4. Encourage new ideas and initiative 5. Explain how employee fits into organization’s plans 6. Involve employees in decisions 7. Provide ownership in their work 8. Recognize, reward, and promote based on performance 9. Give chance to learn new skills 10. Celebrate successes!!!!