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Conflict in the workplace is something that most of us dislike, and
therefore avoid. Often, we would rather avoid a conflict rather than
deal with problematic issues, but if we fail to act, the problem will
only get worse.
Consider Matt. He managed a sales department for a large insurance
agency and he avoided conflict with staff at any cost. When he made the
nicest of suggestions and was met with resistance, Matt would either
change the subject or just say it was no big deal. He was afraid that
any confrontation or conflict would escalate into a shouting match. So,
whether customers’ quotations were late, staff arrived tardy, or
procedures were not followed, Matt would not address the issues.
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Increasing customer demands, pressure on all workers to do more with
less, and financial strain on most businesses combine to make a very
emotional pressure-cooker situation.
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Many businesses are struggling during the
current economic downturn and employees are becoming increasingly fearful of
being laid off as their work hours are cut back and raises are put on hold. Without
question, morale is shaky in this environment!
While money might have been the usual
motivator, effective managers need to focus on alternative methods of
motivating their staff. King Salmon gave us a key principle when he wrote, “A
workers appetite works for him, for his hunger urges him on” (Proverbs 16:26
NASB).
We
need to understand the different appetites of our employees, and then endeavor
to feed that appetite.
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How to motivate employees for peak performance is one of the most important—and often elusive—aspects of managing a business. It may spell the difference between staff loyalty and a high turnover rate, enthusiastic or lukewarm customer service, and, ultimately, the success or failure of your business. The most effective motivational tools will correspond to a natural drive within your employees—either monetary or non-monetary—and will generally fall into one of three categories: salary or bonus, fringe benefits, and non-monetary compensation. As King Solomon aptly observed, “A worker’s appetite works for him, for his hunger urges him on” (Proverbs 16:26 NASB). The key is to understand the hunger that every worker has and apply the proper motivation to create an effective workforce.
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Your business will rise or fall according to the quality of individuals you hire. As King Solomon observed, "Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by (Proverbs 26:10 niv). Poor hiring decisions will hurt your business, but effective interviewing will screen out weak performers and highlight those most likely to contribute to your success.
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