Employee Motivation-Positive Connections & Coaching Produce Productivity & Profits

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
If you’re challenged by employee motivation, engagement, or retention problems, this article is a must-read. Traditional employee motivation and recognition programs fail because companies and managers don’t understand Motivation 101.
Humans crave genuine appreciation and recognition. Since we’re all connected to each other, we immediately sense insincerity.
Token gestures backfire with the kick of [...]

A Proven Plan To Boost Employee Motivation, Engagement, & Retention

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
When the fish in a stream are dying, biologists don’t attempt to solve the problem by yanking the fish out of the stream, throwing them into a clean fish tank for an hour a day, and then pitching them back into their original ecosystem for the rest of the day.
Instead, [...]

Five Secrets of Happiness at Work

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
“Happiness at work” isn’t the name of a fairy tale. It’s a reality for many employees, managers, and entrepreneurs — people just like you. You’ve probably heard that Google employees can wear their pajamas to work and be rewarded with excellent pay, exotic job training, 5 star restaurants, [...]

People With Disabilities Create Joy on the Job & Solve Employee Retention Problems

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
HOW TO DECREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION & PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS
The next time you hear managers complain they can’t recruit or retain good workers, tell them to hire people with disabilities. When supervisors moan about employee absenteeism, low productivity, or lack of creativity, ask them, “Do you hire people with disabilities?”
From entry level to professional [...]

Resolve Employee Retention & absenteeism challenges with massage therapy at work & joy on the job

Discover a proven, low-cost way to resolve employee retention and absenteeism challenges. This Joy On The Job Technique is actually “no cost” because the small investment is immediately overwhelmed by increased productivity and profits.
Guest Heather Renhard, massage therapist, describes an easy, enjoyable way companies can boost employee morale and loyalty while reducing injuries, disabilities, and worker’s [...]

What causes happiness at work? Joy on the job tips for managers & employees

Joy on the job is much easier to create than you may think. This show shares surprising insights about what workers need in order to become productive and loyal. Whether you’re an employee, entrepreneur, or manager, you’ll discover the power of simple, no-cost approaches.
Love at Work? Listen in. Guest Rebecca White is now host of [...]

Should You Stay Home When You’re Sick?

By Doris Helge, Ph.D., “Joy on the Job Coach”
If you’re contagious, how will it serve anyone for you to share your illness? Can you stay at home today and span the gap with the Internet or a cell phone?
If you feel compelled to drag yourself to the office when you’re feverish and sniffling, take [...]

Achieve Happiness at Work by Curing Winter Blues & S.A.D.

By Doris Helge, Ph.D., The “Joy on the Job Coach”
Do you know anyone who fatigues more easily during the winter months? Is it ever more difficult to get motivated or reach your peak performance during the season of short daylight? Seasonal affective Disorder (SAD) is quite common, particularly in climates with frequent gray skies or [...]

Happiness at Work — Blast the Blues (S.A.D. depression, fatigue, etc.)

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Managers, employees, and team leaders should all take steps to ensure employee well-being during winter months. Curing seasonal affective syndrome (S.A.D.) or other depression and lethargy tied to a lack of natural light and winter conditions has many benefits. Studies show that employee motivation and productivity escalate and healthcare costs decrease. Employee [...]

Reduce Stress at Work

© 2005 …. by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
The following material was excerpted with permission from the book, Joy on the Job - Over 365 Ways to Create the Joy and Fulfillment You Deserve, by Doris Helge, Ph.D., © 2005, Shimoda Publishing, shimodapub@mindspring.com.
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