30 Workplace Tips To Boost Self-esteem

* Celebrate each person's anniversary with the company


* Remember birthdays

* Ask for ideas for improvements

* Give them credit and recognition for any improvements

* Send personal email messages - i.e. Great job on ?? report.

* Put up attractive pictures of inspirational, motivational posters for employees not just managers offices

* Share the task of choosing the posters amongst groups of employees to choose and change them regularly

* Provide a regular morning tea

* Allow a casual day out of uniform

* Many people are juggling roles - allow them flexibility for schedules

* Include training/motivation for ALL staff, not just managers

* Accentuate the positive - always remember to acknowledge the good work not just the negatives

* Treat employees, employers, and fellow staff members as you would like to be treated

* Let people know when their work or some aspect of it, however minor has improved.

* Treat each person as if they were successful in their jobs. See the best in them even when they don't themselves.

* If you see something going wrong, give them constructive criticism - what you like, what the problem is and a solution.

* Be a helpful older sibling, not a reprimanding parent figure. Let them know you're there to help, not to criticize or scold. Treat them as adults.

* Give them lots of encouragement - you'll be amazed at the effect.

* Don't dwell on past mistakes and failures. Forgive and forget and move on.

* If someone has willingness and ability to improve, let them try without constantly

* Reminding them of what they did wrong before.

* Write out a prompt sheet for new tasks so people can refer to it

* Host the employee of the month award

* Let customers choose the Employee of the month. Advertise it in your newsletter

* Respect their feelings, you'll get a better result if you treat them this way

* If you get a windfall for the company, celebrate or share the bonus, especially if it was the result of others work

* Set up a childcare for working parents or work in conjunction with a local one

* Allow them to take 'well-off' days in lieu of sick days. Reward them for being positive

* Never belittle and employee

* If something is not working, ask for solutions

* Have high expectations and let them now as well as empowering them to reach that level with on-going support and training.

By: Janice Davies

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Janice Davies is The Attitude Specialist, who teaches people to be positive and empower themselves. Janice is the founder of the global movement International Self Esteem annual awareness day and features in the True Happiness DVD. Janice has an online products featuring about attitude, goals, stress, happiness, relationships and more. Visit www.attitudespecialist.co.nz for other complimentary articles and tips.