Motivation at work, Google style

7 motivation strategies that work for Google and could fit your business

Some of the following proposals may not be importable into the business as they are, but they will certainly serve as inspiration:

1. Facilitate conciliation. We all have outstanding tasks, and thinking about them can reduce productivity. Even so, it's sometimes difficult to switch off when the time at home is limited and we know there will be a lot to do. Google solves it by making a car wash and oil change service, a bicycle repair shop, a dry-cleaning service, a gym, massage therapy, and also a stylist service available to its staff.
2. Helping employees fulfil their dreams of growing their family. In addition to the 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, and for the first three months after the baby's birth, a payment of $500 extra will be given to the father and mother so they can order takeaway food, Google offers financial support for adoption.
3. Cover your basic needs in premium style. Meals and dinner are available for free. But this isn't just any culinary offering, as there are always healthy options prepared by gourmet chefs.
4. Ensuring transparency. At the start of each quarter, Google's Chief Executive Officer shares the same information with all employees that he shared with its Board of Directors at their most recent meeting.
5. Betting on continuous improvement and inspiring leaders. Employees are regularly surveyed about their managers. The survey results are used to publicly recognise the best managers and turn them into role models. Those who score poorly are provided with support and guidance, which results in three-quarters of this group improving in under three months.
6. Working on flexibility. Google employees know they can arrive at work at any time or even bring their dog. The relaxed, creative, and fun atmosphere benefits them psychologically. Among the opportunities that drive their motivation are frequent breaks, creative sessions or facilities for practising sports as diverse as volleyball or climbing.
7. Add a fun note. Making the workplace associated with good times It's a very effective form of motivation. At Google, they achieve this with their parties, their pyjama days, or their dress-up days.

An engaged employee is% 44% more productive than a satisfied worker, but, aside from motivation, inspiration also needs to be worked on. Did you know that an employee who feels inspired at work is almost 125% more productive than one who is merely satisfied?FastCompany)