b'Associate Member information2024 WPMAEXPO Presidential SponsorThe SHI s m & Educational Session Presenter The SHIELDELD smfor Business OwnersKeeping Employees MotivatedQuestion Employers can also offer personal, team, and company wide recognition when employees accomplish major goals or produce excep-Ive noticed that around this time oftional work. Managers should recognize the year, employees start to becomeindividual good work on a consistent basis. less motivated and productive. I thinkRecognizing employees on all levels of the at least part of it has to do with theircompanynot just management or long-spending a lot of time discussing time employeesis important in keeping nonwork items, such as the Super motivation and morale high.Bowl and March Madness. Aside fromIntroducing incentives or rewards for excep-disciplining employees for wasting tootional performance is another way to moti-much time talking about nonwork vate employees. This could include a salary matters, what are positive solutions Iincrease, a bonus, a vacation or other gifts. The Question of the MonthEmployers should be sure to tailor incentives is provided by Zywave, acan use to keep employees motivated? to the employees job duties to make them company wholly independentas effective as possible. Employers can give from Federated Insurance. Federated provides its clientsthese incentives on a timely basis related to access to this informationAnswer good performance rather than once per year.through the Federated Em-ployment Practices NetworkFinally, employers can simply ask employees with the understanding thatThere are a number of positive strategieswhat the company could do to make them neither Federated nor its employees provide legal oremployers can use to keep employees more motivated to do their jobs. Employee employment advice. As such,motivated. First, employers should help surveys can reveal meaningful insights. Federated does not warrantothers see how their jobs and accomplish- Remember, discipline is not the only way the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the informa- ments make a difference and contribute toto ensure employees are staying on track. tion herein. This informationthe companys success. Employees who feelImplementing positive strategies can both may be subject to restric- that they are making a positive differencekeep employees motivated to work hard tions and regulation in your state. Consult with yourwill be more motivated to continue workingand create a fulfilling work environment that own qualified legal counselhard and helping the company succeed. employees enjoy being part of.regarding your specific factsSand circumstances. All rights reserved. Published Date:March202460 www.wpma.com / Spring 2024'