Motivation

How to engage frustrated employees

Motivation / 07 December 2011

According to new research, employee frustration within organisations is a productivity drain that affects over 20 per cent of the work force. Nick Martindale explores what managers can do to engage their staff…

The morale manager

Motivation / 19 September 2011

Today’s tough economic times are making everyone twitchy, and the pervading pessimism can affect people’s performance. Georgina Fuller finds out how managers can rebuild confidence and improve morale in the current climate

Leading in adversity

Motivation / 19 August 2011

Today’s turbulent economy and changeable market conditions really put a leader’s skills to the test. Steve Coomber discovers the qualities required to lead effectively in stressful situations

The power of praise

Motivation / 08 July 2011

Commending employees for good work on a project should be almost second nature – so why are so many managers forgetting to say thank you to their staff? Karen Higginbottom discovers how simply saying well done can have a big impact

Big bonuses: A just reward?

Motivation / 06 January 2011

As the government cracks down on big City bonuses, organisations are scrutinising their own schemes. But is cash still the best incentive? Alison Hjul reports

Engaging emotions

Motivation / 25 October 2010

Think showing emotion at work is a surefire way to fail? Think again. Motivation expert Dan Hill explains why expressing your feelings can be beneficial

Creating meaning at work

Motivation / 14 October 2010

Does your work give you a sense of worth? Encouraging your staff to find meaning in their jobs can be a boost to more than just morale, says Laura Johnson

Inspiring employees

Motivation / 02 September 2010

Leaders who genuinely inspire others do so by tapping into people’s dreams – then extracting the best from them. Whether these leaders just have a knack for inspiring those around them, or they have developed the skill through training, trial and error, the inspiration factor produces more positive transformations than any other leadership trait, says Terry Barber

Perks that work: alternatives to the cash bonus

Motivation / 01 October 2009

Employers are discovering that non-financial rewards can be as effective as cash and have a bigger impact on staff motivation, finds Helen Mayson