Staff Don’t Work For Stickers! Maggie McGuire Ed.D. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
On the chart paper, brainstorm answers to the question: Why do people work? © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
What Motivates People To Come To Work Environment Co workers Their relationship with their boss How they perceive they are treated © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Why People Stay They receive positive feelings about their impact to the job. The job fits in well with their life It would be too big of a sacrifice if they left. They don’t want to make additional effort to find something else. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Why People Leave Conflict between co-workers Conflict with their supervisor Not being appropriately paid for what they do Not having the necessary equipment or resources to succeed Lack of opportunities for promotion Having little or no say in decisions that affect them Fear of losing their job through downsizing or outsourcing © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Soooooo, how do you build job satisfaction? Give your staff opportunities to take the lead on a project. Provide opportunities to develop new skills and put them to use. Have your “old” staff mentor the new. Allow your staff to have “control” of their environment. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Soooooo, how do you build job satisfaction? Stay Positive –Reframe your reactions to situations. –Look at the bright side- even when it is not always there. –Admit your mistakes and learn from them. –Use your mistakes to brainstorm more positive solutions. –Be supportive and grateful for your staff. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
How does that work? Special parking places Crowns, tiaras and wands Certificates or posters Hall of fame Thank you notes Coupons for freebies ???????????? © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Communication © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Positive Communication Encourages Appropriate modeling for the children An environment in which people and children want to come. A team approach and support. A clear, open and safe environment where people are valued for themselves. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Negative Communication Encourages Back biting and non support. Stress in children, families, and coworkers as they are forced to choose sides. Lack of trust and misunderstandings. Passive aggressive behavior or open warfare. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Strategies to help! Team building. Open and honest communication. Regular meetings. Policies and procedures that are consistently implemented. Get each staff person on board- one by one if necessary. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Candy Rewards A Starburst - to give you a burst of energy on the days you don’t have any. A Snickers to remind you to laugh. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Candy Rewards You’re a real Lifesaver You are such a Smartie to come to this training. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011
Candy Rewards You are worth 100 Grand © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011 &
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