Join me on September 15, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the 2018 North San Diego County Latino Book & Family Festival. Proudly presented by Edward James Olmos and Latino Literacy Now at Mira Costa College in Oceanside, California, this free event will feature keynote speakers, authors, entertainment, and other[…]
About the Book Through a mix of stories, actionable tips, and tools, Supportive Accountability teaches managers and supervisors how to master the art of supportive leadership, promote accountability, and document skillfully. Editorial Reviews “Although the book is about a business-related subject, the mix-and-match style of writing makes this a[…]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. The research conducted by Krüger and Rootman on seven elements of employee motivation concluded that, while financial rewards indeed motivate employees, they have the lowest influence on employee motivation compared to the six other elements studied. Thus, leaders should not focus on rewards alone to keep employees satisfied, motivated,[…]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Fostering an environment of workplace justice is essential to promoting employee motivation, health and well-being and for maintaining a thriving organization. The Seven Elements of Employee Motivation In their study of over 400 small businesses, Krüger & Rootman focused on the following seven elements of employee motivation: […]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Strong leaders are the cornerstone of employee engagement and motivation. Building strong leaders takes a significant investment of time, energy, and commitment, but the rewards are huge and yield tangible results. The Seven Elements of Employee Motivation In the last four posts, we reviewed the research conducted by[…]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Great working conditions, including effective workplace lighting, increase employee motivation, productivity, and performance. The Seven Elements of Employee Motivation The research of Krüger & Rootman focused on the following seven elements of employee motivation: Interesting and Meaningful Work Employee Recognition and Feedback Employee Involvement (Empowerment) Working Conditions[…]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. True empowerment gives employees the freedom and strength to look beyond the status quo and do great things for the organization. It motivates employees to be innovative and to champion organizational excellence. Seven Elements of Employee Motivation The research of Krüger & Rootman focused on the[…]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Employee recognition is a powerful tool for engaging employees, promoting great organizational performance, and achieving customer service excellence. It is a vital element that influences employee motivation. Seven Elements of Employee Motivation In the previous post, we reviewed the research conducted by Krüger & Rootman which focused[…]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. The ability to create an environment that motivates employees is a vital skill for managers and supervisors. Motivation is not a “one size fits all” proposition. Each employee is unique and requires an individualized approach. This uniqueness underscores the need to establish strong supervisor-employee relationships and to get[…]
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. The research is clear. An organization’s work culture impacts performance outcomes. Decades of research demonstrates that organizations that achieve and sustain performance excellence have the following characteristics ingrained into their work cultures: Vision – They have leaders who effectively articulate the organization’s vision and mission. They[…]