Motivating Your Employees. (Today's Accounting Manager)

Messmer, Max, The National Public Accountant

One of a manager's responsibilities is to inspire staff and encourage them to strive for excellence and remain productive even during difficult times at your firm. While this can be challenging, there are steps you can take to generate enthusiasm in any business environment.

Motivation should relate to individual needs. For instance, a staff member who enjoys collaborating with others may prefer team goals; an independent worker will strive for individual objectives.

Here are some suggestions to motivate your team:

* Reward achievements. Your employees will be more motivated to work hard if they know you recognize and appreciate their contributions. Awards don't have to be costly to have an impact. A few inexpensive ideas include providing an …

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Publication information: Article title: Motivating Your Employees. (Today's Accounting Manager). Contributors: Messmer, Max - Author. Magazine title: The National Public Accountant. Publication date: November 2002. Page number: 36+. © 1999 National Society of Public Accountants. COPYRIGHT 2002 Gale Group.

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