And now, something for the boss…

At PA Life we’re devoted to bringing you the very latest news, advice and recommendations on a whole smorgasbord of topics that we hope are of interest to you in your professional lives.

Since our most popular stories seem to be those that provide suggestions on how to engender a better working relationship with your manager, we thought we’d ensure you get even more brownie points by offering a selection of news items of interest to the boss. In this edition, we take a look at motivational techniques to boost teamwork.

Motivating those around you in the workplace can really make a difference to their performance, as well as enhancing the atmosphere. Our friends at Fresh Tracks have come up with some great advice to help you achieve this.

Say thank you more often – and mean it when you do. If you thank each team member once a day and take the time to explain why you think they’ve done a good job, this will empower them and increase productivity.

Share information about the bigger picture, such as strategic moves and company goals, in order to demonstrate to employees that you trust them with important information.

Offering a flexible work set-up is a great way to boost staff morale and foster good teamwork. For instance, you could allow certain employees to work on a specific project offsite if having more peace and quiet and fewer distractions ensures they get the job done more efficiently.

Set short-term, strategic goals for your team so that they have reachable targets to achieve and something they can focus their energies on. Lastly, be sure to show the team that you’re not afraid of mucking in now and then – even a simple gesture such as making a round of teas and coffees can speak volumes.