Employers told to avoid unintentionally causing staff to lack motivation

Employers looking to increase the likelihood of their staff remaining highly motivated have been told to keep an eye out for morale being killed unintentionally.

HR consultant Calvin Sun has highlighted for Tech Republic that staff may suffer from motivational issues if they sent accidental mixed messages by an employer.

One example is treating staff unequally, particularly if some members of a workforce are generally more-liked than others.

Mr Sun revealed on the website: "It''s okay to feel more comfortable around some people than others. It''s a problem, though, if you start treating people unequally because you like or are more comfortable around them.

"That ''other'' group of people will lose interest in doing a good job because they believe you will not recognise them for it."

He added that waiting for latecomers to attend a meeting is also unfair on those that have made the effort to arrive early or on time, while only focusing on the negative attributes of a person may also make them more liable to search for employment elsewhere.

However, a worker''s salary may not always serve to enhance their motivation, with 32 per cent of respondents to research conducted by YouGov remarking that more money does not make them enjoy their job to a greater level. Back