Motivation (positive reinforcement at work cont. 4)

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i) positive psychology (focused on the importance of strengths, rather than deficits or weaknesses; this is linked with hope, confidence, resilience as key aspects of positive organisation behaviour)

ii) incentivise performance (research has shown
"...- incentive program as a whole were related to a 22% increase in workplace performance;
     - team-directed incentives far more strongly related to performance outcomes are individually-directed incentives;
     - money was a powerful predictor performance as compared to non-monetary, tangible incentives; and
     - long-term incentive programs related to larger performance increases relative to short-term programs
S. Condy et al as quoted by Heather S. Lonczak, 2019)

Some interesting statistics
i) companies that encourage growth provide excellent benefit packages enjoy higher rates employee satisfaction and minimal attrition (ie Google) (Fortune Editors, 2016)
ii) the research literature suggested adding humour to the workplace is linked with more cohesive relationships (Cooper, 2018)
iii) allowing employees to bring their pets to work is related to decrease job stress and higher job satisfaction (AFP news, 2012)
iv) companies with on-site gyms enjoy less absenteeism and higher productivity (Spectrum Wellness, 2019)
v) providing employees with positive recognition or praise results in increased dopamine levels which promotes employee engagement (Robison, 2006)
vi) purpose-based employee ring mission is related to low turnover, and stronger organisational results (Gostick & Elton, 2009)
vii) tuition assistance is related to increase employee confidence in job-related competency, greater job satisfaction, and norm motivation to grow intellectually (Hubble et al, 2012)
viii) quality childcare is related less to work-family stress, as well is higher engagement productivity (Shellenback, 2009)
ix) optimistic management style in the workplace is linked with increased employee engagement and performance ( Greenburg et al, 2006)
x) employees have reported that workers who are highly engagedin their work represent a company's greatest value (Atkinson et al, 2009)
xi) a large study of the American workforce indicates that workplace effectiveness (ie workplace flexibility, management decision-making involvement, positive co-worker support, learning opportunities, supervisors support for success and job autonomy) is related to overall job satisfaction, engagement, and retention (Jacob et al, 2008)
Heather S. Lonczak, 2019