Why praise employees?

Why praise employees?

Grow up. Do your job. Don’t expect to hear about it when things go well. I pay you to do a good job. These words may sound a bit harsh. But they reflect the attitudes of some leaders who wonder why they have to nurture (coddle) their people. After all,...
Motivating staff during challenging times

Motivating staff during challenging times

How do you keep employees motivated when times are troubled? If your go-to motivation strategy is a bonus or pay raise, you may be in trouble. What are other techniques that are even more powerful than financial rewards? Give people interesting work. People want to...