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25 Ways to Motivate Your People Without Giving Financial Rewards!

by Utpal Vaishnav on June 16, 2009

Managers often feel that if they cannot give a financial reward they cannot motivate. Here are some non-financial items that can be given as recognizance.

  1. Smile
  2. Thank them
  3. Give them some time off
  4. Give them opportunity to work on Interesting project
  5. Direct them towards a course or a programme
  6. Offer a meal out
  7. Send them a Thank you card
  8. Send them an email recognizing their contribution
  9. Give them an award
  10. Gift them a badge/pin/tie
  11. Share a Book
  12. Give them some Chocolates
  13. Sponsor them Theater/film tickets
  14. Give them compliments publicly
  15. Give them Positive feedback on performance
  16. Invite them to coffee or lunch
  17. Give them solicitations for advice
  18. Give them recognition in a company publication
  19. Engage them in a job with more responsibilities
  20. Make a joint visit to a supplier or customer
  21. Offer them extended breaks
  22. Inspire them to work on a personal project
  23. Allow them to use of any equipment/machinery
  24. Offer them to make a presentation at a meeting
  25. Offer them to attend a conference/seminar

See Also:

  1. Tips To Empower Your People 20
  2. Manage Projects By Leveraging Your People’s Happiness
  3. Nine Irrefutable Ways to Establish and Maintain Profound Relationship with Your Boss

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