Motivating and developing employees
Motivated employees are more engaged, perform better and stay longer. We help managers and organisations work on motivation, good conversations and growth opportunities, so that people can give their best.
Motivation from withinwith an eye for both the person and the organisation
Motivation grows through good conversations, engagement, and perspective.
Good conversations
Performance reviewsWorkshop: a conversation that motivates and provides direction.More info →Disciplinary discussionsWorkshop: Making human absence talkable.More info →Coaching leadershipWorkshop: Let employees grow with the right questions.More info →
Do you want to strengthen the motivation in your organisation?
In a no-obligation consultation we will look at where you would be most comfortable starting.
How do you motivate your employees?
Motivation cannot be forced, but you can create the conditions in which it can grow. Pay and benefits are important, but they rarely keep people motivated in the long term. What really drives employees is often deeper: meaningful work, appreciation, growth opportunities, and a good relationship with their manager.
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation
It comes from outside: salary, bonuses, promotion, or the desire to avoid punishment. It works in the short term, but quickly becomes exhausted.
Intrinsic motivation
It comes from within: enjoyment in work, the desire to grow and the sense of contributing. More sustainable and stronger.
What motivates employees?
Research on motivation always points to three basic needs:
✓Autonomy: You can make your own choices about how you do your work
✓Competence: the feeling that you are good at what you do and can grow
✓Bonding: To be part of a team and to be valued
The role of the manager
Managers have the greatest influence on daily motivation. By engaging in regular conversations, showing appreciation, assigning responsibilities, and making growth opportunities visible, they strengthen the commitment of their team. A coaching style of leadership fits perfectly into this.
Five tips to motivate employees
✓Have regular good conversations, not just the annual performance review
✓Give concrete and sincere appreciation
✓Give confidence and responsibility
✓Make growth opportunities and career progression possibilities visible
✓Monitor the workload and well-being of your team
Understanding motivation from a human perspective
Our advisors and coaches combine HR expertise with a therapeutic background. This way, we understand what drives people and translate that into conversations, leadership, and policies.
People and organisation
We are working on what drives employees personally and on the structures that strengthen motivation.
Practical
Concrete guidelines for managers, which they can immediately apply.
Tailor-made
Workshops, coaching or a course: tailored to your needs.
How do we proceed?
Analysis
We map out what motivates employees and what is lacking, through conversations or surveys.
Tailor-made approach
Together we choose the right mix: workshops for managers, coaching or policy advice.
Follow-up
We monitor the impact and provide support, so that motivation and engagement grow sustainably.
For whom?
For managers, HR teams and boards that want to strengthen the motivation and engagement of their people.
✓Managers who want to motivate their team
✓HR teams working on engagement and retention
✓Organisations with declining motivation or increasing turnover
✓Directives that want to build a motivating culture
Frequently asked questions about motivation
How do you motivate your employees?
By addressing what drives people from within: autonomy, growth opportunities, appreciation, and connection. Good conversations and a coaching style of leadership play a key role in this.
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Intrinsic motivation comes from within, such as enjoyment in the work or the desire to grow. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside, such as salary or bonuses. Intrinsic motivation is more sustainable.
What role does the manager play?
A great leader influences how employees feel at work on a daily basis through conversations, appreciation, trust, and opportunities for growth.
Can you train managers in this?
Yes. Through workshops such as coaching leadership and performance performance reviews, or through individual coaching.
Interested in getting started?
A first consultation is without obligation. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll work together to figure out the best way to get started.