Here are some suggestions to encourage employees to develop a good work ethic and enhance productivity:
- Team oriented incentive-based compensation systems.
When we give others an incentive to produce at a higher level, it spurs their creativity and desire to give their best.
- Accountability, no matter how small.
Put every person in charge of something. When we are given a sense of purpose, we can start to take pride in ownership of what we’re doing.
- Create a team environment.
Utilize goal setting to learn the aspirations of others and to try to find matches and opportunities within the company that will be mutually beneficial.
- A flexible attitude.
Cultivate a spirit of helpfulness and accommodating the unexpected.
- Standards and expectations, not rules.
Be clear about high standards, but give people the freedom to do their best.