We got word of a cool little event that’s happening in Denver today hosted by KEEN Inc., a manufacturer of original hybrid footwear, bags and socks.
In an effort to promote a healthier lifestyle for hard-working adults, they are presenting a pop-up park in Denver today from 11am- 5pm today. They’ve taken over an outdoor space and dressed it up in outdoor decor and games and activities. The idea is to give yourself a little break during the day to seek out mental and physical activities for a healthier lifestyle.
If you are in the Denver area, swing by 16th Street Mall, Skyline Park at 16th and Arapahoe and check it out.
For those not in the area, try and take 5 -10 minutes of your work day to step outside for fresh air or walk around for a few minutes- it’s good for the body and soul to take a break!
Happy Friday all and enjoy the weekend!
Written by Lauren M.
Article by: H. Monroe IV
When it comes to clear motivationally achieving goals, three facts have been proven:
1.) Goals that are specifically focused and are “in few numbers” are the ultimate goals. The longer your to-do list is the less focus you will have, and chances are you will not wind up doing anything on the list.
2.) “Stretch goals” have also been found to be the best goals. Stretch: being that the goals are not far from reaching accomplishment, not to say the goals are easy by any means. When a goal is too hard or it easy it tends to lack motivation. Goals with a 70% chance of success for example would appear to be the best goals. The reason being: you have to put forward and effort, but you know that the odds of success are in your favor.
3.) The third best motivational goals are collaborative goals. Collaborative meanings the goals were created by the employees. The days of giving orders and expecting employees to blindly follow is now a thing of the past. Even if mandates or objectives are handed down from superiors, it is important to take the time to share, converse, and clarify the reason for the rationale behind why this is important with your organization, answering questions when needed. Keeping the employees involved in the in discussing the goals displays a sense of admiration, in return they are lead to be motivated in doing what needs to be done.
When company goals are being reached or accomplished, the employee’s motivational level of engagement is at its highest. With the manager’s support, the employees can use the provided assistance and perform with achievement of set goals. When goals are achieved the confidence of the employee is raised, and as a result finding themselves more excited about taking on more responsibilities and larger goals.
Article by: H. Monroe IV
According to Harry Chambers (Author of My Way or the Highway: The Micromanagement survival guide) “eight out of ten of us is, or have been a victims of a micromanaging boss”.
Micromanaging affects productivity negatively whether it is done intentionally or not. In research conducted by Chambers, it was found that 71 percent of surveyed employees claimed that micromanagement interfered with job performance, with 85 percent saying morale suffered as a result.
Regularly recognizing your team for their contributions is one way for a manager (or leader) to stop feeling the urge to micro manage. Recognizing a novel idea or well done job builds confidence and encourages employees to take the initiative, resulting in the employee’s sense of control and empowerment.
Thomas Ng (School of Business and Economics at the University of Hong Kong) has research that shows: an employee’s sense of control over their work is imperative for motivation.
It is not often that employees are not up to a task or lack initiative. The fact of the matter is that employees are afraid of making a mistake, because they are constantly under a microscope.
Managers can identify an employee’s strengths and find ways to push their performance and development by recognizing instead of scrutinizing their employee’s work.
Article by: H. Monroe IV
As humans it is our “default setting” to be naturally active as well as engaged in set activities. That being said with knowledge of today’s economic status, it is discovered that successfully run businesses are driven by innovation and creativity.
Three elements that have been proven to motivate successful employees are mastery, autonomy, and purpose.
Beginning with mastery, why would an employee want to master his job in the office? The reason is simple: The feeling an employee gets when a company celebrates and recognizes their achievements feels great! The company will notice that the recognized employees will become more engaged in what they are working on, as well as more determined in their efforts to pursue their goals.
Autonomy effects an employee’s attitude and performance, being that it is the ability to be self-motivated. Empowering your employees to be innovative and creative is a wise move for managers to take.
When it comes to purpose, give your employees the sense that they are building toward something greater than themselves. The height of their performance will result from your inspiration. Employees that are independently driven and striving to master their profession are found to be the most productive. This is why companies that support their organization’s purpose with that of the employee’s purpose are the most lucrative.
Businesses often offer incentives, such as cash bonuses or commemorative awards to honor employee’s achievements, as well as motivating others in the office to strive to achieve prominence in the eyes of their superiors.
What form of recognition is best, a cash award or a beautifully designed personalized crystal award? In these tough times most of us could use a cash award; however a crystal award will serve as a constant reminder of your accomplishments for years to come.
The ideal scenario might be a cash award that is accompanied by a crystal award. Whatever you choose to recognize an employee’s success, it must be reflective of their contributions.
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Article by: AwardsbyAllstar.com
Employee Motivation | Lauren | 
July 22, 2011 11:55 am | 
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