{"id":10399,"date":"2021-07-01T19:09:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T17:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=10399"},"modified":"2021-11-02T15:25:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:25:48","slug":"non-monetary-ways-to-improve-employee-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/non-monetary-ways-to-improve-employee-productivity","title":{"rendered":"Non-Monetary Ways to Improve Employee Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is good practice to reward employees for doing their jobs well and exceeding their goals. It is critical to keep them motivated and increase their productivity. This also guarantees that employees are more engaged in achieving the company&#8217;s aims and objectives.<\/p>\n<p>However, rewarding your employees does not always mean raising their salary; there are other methods to express gratitude for their hard work.<\/p>\n<p>While money is a common motivator for employees, there are a variety of other choices a company can consider to keep its employees dedicated to staying on the job. Here are some pointers:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1b851c1ec35\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1b851c1ec35\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/non-monetary-ways-to-improve-employee-productivity\/#1_Create_a_system_for_recognizing_and_rewarding_employees\" >1. Create a system for recognizing and rewarding employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/non-monetary-ways-to-improve-employee-productivity\/#2_Offer_Leadership_Opportunities\" >2. Offer Leadership Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/non-monetary-ways-to-improve-employee-productivity\/#3_Set_Up_Training_Opportunities\" >3. Set Up Training Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/non-monetary-ways-to-improve-employee-productivity\/#4_Offer_Working_Flexibility\" >4. Offer Working Flexibility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/non-monetary-ways-to-improve-employee-productivity\/#In_Conclusion%E2%80%A6\" >In Conclusion&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_system_for_recognizing_and_rewarding_employees\"><\/span>1. Create a system for recognizing and rewarding employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have an active employee incentive system in place where top-performing employees are recognized with awards. This can be done on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630.png\" alt=\"Improve Employee Productivity\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630-1536x806.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Promotion_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Employees want to feel appreciated. Therefore, something as simple as a congratulatory thank you note or a company-wide announcement can do the trick. It&nbsp;also serves as an incentive to other employees to perform better. An innovative and competitive workforce is where everyone is looking to do better.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Offer_Leadership_Opportunities\"><\/span>2. Offer Leadership Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the famous adage goes, <em>to whom much is given, much is expected<\/em>. An employee with an exemplary performance at his\/her job will attract the attention of managerial interests.&nbsp;Competence begets more trust in an employee to do more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BM-Article-image_2_1200by630.png\" alt=\"Non-Monetary Ways to Improve Employee Productivity\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BM-Article-image_2_1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BM-Article-image_2_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BM-Article-image_2_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BM-Article-image_2_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BM-Article-image_2_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BM-Article-image_2_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you might expect, an employee who has demonstrated his or her mettle on the job is the best individual to work within a new leadership post. Employees should be rewarded through having additional leadership chances. This aids in the development of their abilities and professional profiles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Set_Up_Training_Opportunities\"><\/span>3. Set Up Training Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A high-performing employee is entitled to company-sponsored training programs. This helps individuals broaden their skillset and competence, which will have an impact on their career. This direction also benefits the company because an employee will be more productive and efficient as a result of it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Know-When-Your-are-Most-Productive_1200by630.png\" alt=\"Non-Monetary Ways to Improve Employee Productivity\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Know-When-Your-are-Most-Productive_1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Know-When-Your-are-Most-Productive_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Know-When-Your-are-Most-Productive_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Know-When-Your-are-Most-Productive_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Know-When-Your-are-Most-Productive_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Know-When-Your-are-Most-Productive_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Identify the employee&#8217;s strengths and encourage them to develop and work on special passion projects. The passion project should be something influenced and directly picked by them and funded by the organisation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Offer_Working_Flexibility\"><\/span>4. Offer Working Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the new normal, most organizations have transitioned to working remotely. If your business can, this is a new way that it can venture into to help the staff save on transport and time spent commuting. Offer flexible working hours that allow employees to enjoy the option of progressing their own personal goals.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>In Conclusion&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Non-monetary rewards to employees are about being creative and finding ways to improve employee productivity and retention.<\/p>\n<p>What other non-financial employee rewards can you think of to reward top performers in your company? Feel free to share them with us in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is good practice to reward employees for doing their jobs well and exceeding their goals. It is critical to keep them motivated and increase their productivity. This also guarantees that employees are more engaged in achieving the company&#8217;s aims and objectives. 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