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Ten tips for motivating employees.(Selected Topic)

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| April 01, 2004 | Messmer, Max | COPYRIGHT 2004 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

A credit department, like all other areas of the business, is only as effective as the people who work in it. If employees are not motivated, their lackluster attitude will be reflected in their performance, and service levels will quickly decline. When people feel inspired, they are more productive and creative. They also are less likely to pursue career opportunities elsewhere.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to motivating workers. Your efforts should be focused on the needs of each individual. Someone who aspires to a position in management may be motivated by different factors than the employee who is content in his or her current role. While one ...

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