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Being a manager isn’t easy. Stepping into this role can be daunting, whether it’s the first time or the hundredth time. Motivating and inspiring a team is invaluable when it comes to reaching goals and achieving success. Effective team management isn’t just telling people what to do – it’s about creating a positive work environment […]

Team building is essential to creating a positive work environment and improving employee motivation. While the words “team building exercise” might evoke an adverse reaction in some, it is highly effective when done correctly. Managers play a crucial role in a company that sees the importance of employee engagement. Managers are responsible for producing team-building […]

After reviewing the results of tens of thousands of people who’ve now taken our Motivators Assessment, a few interesting trends have emerged. For example, more than 5,800 assessment takers classify themselves as salespeople; and in sales, the most common top motivators are not what you might think. Topping the list of sales motivators are: Family—balancing […]

Each year companies use incentives to motivate their people—gift cards, travel awards, choices of merchandise. Non-monetary incentives are a $90 billion-dollar industry and growing. While we certainly support the idea of rewarding employees for their good work, we can’t but help remember meeting an outstanding sales professional who, for two years in a row, had […]

On a Monday not long ago a friend left us a voice mail. He is one of the most talented marketing professionals we know, but after years of feeling “dissed” at his company he had become disengaged at work. What follows is the transcript of the message: It’s 10:24 and I’m driving in to work. […]

In the midst of the last global crisis, in 2008, WD-40 Company chief executive Garry Ridge recalls that fear was beginning to consume his employees. Ridge told us, “I decided, let’s not waste a good crisis. Everywhere else our people would go they’d hear about the horror; when they came to work with us, they […]

Good managers have been trying to find ways to make work more rewarding from time immemorial. As we meet with those kinds of leaders, many tell us it’s just common sense to sit down with each of their people regularly and work on career development. After all, it’s one of the few things they do […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is winding down in the U.S. The economy is opening back up and help wanted signs are everywhere you look. But one thing is missing: the workers. Hiring managers during these strange times may find the tables have turned, and the stacks of resumes and applications for open positions may have dwindled […]

Employers are facing an unprecedented time. Jobs are plentiful, but workers aren’t biting. How can you run your company without engaged talent? What will the future hold? FindMojo can help you get a handle on the new normal with our employee motivation assessment. The Source of Employee Engagement You may have read about both sides […]

Stress in the workplace takes a serious toll on workers. As a manager, you want to mitigate unnecessary stress your workers feel so that employee productivity doesn’t fall. What can you do to increase job satisfaction and reduce stress in the workplace? FindMojo has some ideas. Sources of Workplace Stress The main sources of workplace […]

Today’s young workers have grown up in a world of perfect information. They have been able to find answers to most of life’s questions at the push of a button. Then they get to work. Suddenly, many of them say they find themselves in a world of “need to know,” places where older workers and […]

Full disclosure, this article talks about Motivators and Identities which are part of FindMojo’s Motivators Assessment. We find the best way to discover and understand your team’s motivational diversity is to use this assessment and team report application. Creating an inclusive and equitable work environment has never been more important. Just look at how many […]

Each year companies launch new employee incentive programs and recognition programs to motivate their people—gift cards, travel awards, choices of merchandise, free food and drinks, and don’t forget the proverbial ping-pong table. Non-monetary incentives are a $90 billion-dollar industry and growing. But do these incentives really help with employee engagement and motivation? Yes and no. When […]

Over the past twenty years, we’ve watched a few interesting revolutions in the workplace. We’ve coached leaders through globalization with all its cultural challenges, the dawn of the remote employee, and even the commoditization of almost every product thanks to the Internet. Now, artificial intelligence is all the rage. Debates are happening daily about which […]

1. The Rise of the Millennials in the Workplace By 2025, Millennials will make up 75% of the US workforce, creating a dramatic change in the way Boomers and Gen-Xers must manage team productivity. The good news is that Millennials bring unique strengths to their work—creativity, drive, and technological aptitude—but some of their needs present […]

Employee happiness and retention are very important topics at the front of most employers’ minds today. As companies work increasingly hard to provide a positive work environment, some employers are confused about why their employees aren’t fully engaged in their work. Personalities, strengths, and motivators all play significant roles in employee engagement and motivation. These […]

Good managers know that employees need to feel a sense of reward for their work. They’ve been working for decades to crack the code and improve employee motivation strategies. Commonly, managers say their go-to plan is to sit with individual employees and work on career development. It’s one of the few things managers can control. […]

Employee morale and motivation play an essential role in the success of any organization. Employees are more likely to be productive and committed to their work when they feel valued, engaged, and motivated. The responsibility of a manager is to create an environment that boosts morale among your team members. But how do you boost […]

We all know that employee motivation is a critical part of the success of any organization. Companies invest their valuable resources in developing strategies to motivate employees. They do this with the aim of improving productivity, engagement, and overall job satisfaction. Over the years, there have been dozens of employee motivation theories that have come […]

Employee motivation is an essential part of running a successful business. Having a highly motivated, engaged workforce directly impacts your bottom line. With employee motivation declining severely in the last few decades, employers constantly look for ways to improve motivation. Motivated employees are more likely to be committed and productive and perform their job at […]

With an increasing number of people voluntarily resigning from their jobs, retention is top of mind for most organizations. Between the Great Resignation and “quiet quitting” trends, employers are left scrambling to keep their employees motivated and engaged. One of the key factors to look at is the role of motivation in employee retention. Motivated […]