5 Essential Tips on Employee Motivation in the Workplace

Marissa Brassfield -

What factors drive employee motivation in the workplace? This week's must-reads share beneficial resources to increase productivity by creating a motivated workplace.

  • If you've ever been curious about what neurologically motivates people, then you'll enjoy this fascinating, in-depth PBS special complete with transcript. [PBS]
  • Here's a great argument for the foundation of employee motivation. It all starts with a positive work environment. [Respectful Workplace]
  • Does exposing employees to the customers they are serving provide motivation in and of itself? You be the judge. [CNN Money]
  • Seven simple tips for motivating employees. The underlying theme? Happiness is key. [Inc.]
  • Getting to the bottom of what really motivates an employee to give his or her all. [Forbes]