HR0627 - What a daunting topic! Volumes have been written and techniques abound. What may work for one employee or team may not work for another. Many past motivation techniques have been negative and patronizing. Holding on to bygone techniques may be the cause of the following Gallup Poll results:
More than 50% of employees are not engaged at work.
Nearly 20% are actively disengaged.
Through current leadership best-practices, we are now placing more emphasis on providing an environment that inspires engagement. It is not as much about what you can give people through rewards as what you can give them through your leadership, character, vision, and organizational culture.