2 | Energizing a Weary Workforce
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glory of a job well done before pushing
them on to the next task.
• Take Breaks. Give people a chance to take a
break from their demanding schedules and
do something different. This doesn't mean
doing nothing (which is often even more
stressful than being too busy!). Instead, plan
opportunities for employees to help with
a special task force, attend a workshop or
conference, embark on a special project, or
tackle a persistently annoying departmental
process. This variety helps people refresh
their minds, recharge their batteries, and
return renewed to their regular work.
Plus, breaks often give employees new
perspectives on their jobs and the ability to
see solutions to tricky problems that they
had missed before.
• Encourage Learning. One of the best ways
to keep employees engaged is to give them
opportunities to learn about topics that
interest them. Has someone always wanted
to learn JavaTM? Perhaps one employee
hopes to transfer to the finance department
one day. Giving employees the chance
to work towards their goals helps them
stay motivated — and helps the company
continue to grow.
About the Author:
Maya Townsend, MSOD, is a trainer and consultant for Corpo-
rate Education Group and specializes in leadership, strategy,
and collaboration. During her career, Maya has successfully
designed and facilitated training programs for over 5000 peo-
ple in groups of 3 to 130 in the public and corporate sectors.
Highly intuitive, analytical, and imaginative, Maya works at all
levels, from CEOs to line workers, to develop the relationships,
ideas, connections, and interdependencies that shift an orga-
nization to the next level of productivity and performance.
