Motivating without Money - Easier than it Seems

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Although giving an employee a raise may be difficult in today's economy, recent studies show that there are other ways to motivate employees behavior. A.M. Maslow listed five needs which have been reinterpreted for organizational settings by Douglas McGregor. These psychological needs are physiological, safety, social, self-esteem, and self-actualization. McGregor suggests that most Americans have satisfied their physiological and safety needs on the job. Job enrichment techniques are a way to motivate employees. This involves making work and the workplace more interesting and challenging. Such techniques include job rotation and job redesign. A management by objectives program with a series of specific objectives for all levels of employees within a company can be very effective. Even simple things such as recognition for a job well done, flexibility in work hours and improved working conditions can have a significant effect on an employees performance.

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The Two-Paycheck Marriage - Coping with Life in the Fast Lane

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Insight is provided into the issues surrounding two- paycheck marriages. Employees of two-paycheck marriages experience problems such as competitive resentment, criticism, withdrawal, financial decisions, home care and day care. Supervisors must learn to recognize these problems and provide means for coping with them. Many companies have established flexible work hours, transfer policies, career management techniques and revised personnel policies. Employee problems at home lead to lower performance levels. Working together can help establish a balance between marriage and career.

Management, Human resource management, Employment, Mothers, Employee counseling, Professions

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A Letter from a Manager to a Young Supervisor

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The supervisor is responsible for creating an environment of high morale that stimulates productivity. The supervisor should expect encouragement and constructive appraisal from his manager. Employees subordinate to the supervisor perceive their work environment and motivations differently from their supervisor. The supervisor should understand these different perceptions. An appraisal system with each employee helps ensure strong personal leadership.

Valuation, Supervisors

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