How do you keep employees motivated in a startup?

Definitely, it is your top priority to motivate your employees in your business. There's a saying; great companies aren’t built by any one person but by a strong and trustworthy team.

With a team of motivated employees who are excited and not dreading to go to work, success is imminent. Below are two methods I firmly believe in and are the foundation of building a strongly motivated team.

Lead by example

Actions speak louder than words in reality. If you want your employees to be motivated, you need to be motivated yourself. You will need to bring that energy into the workplace and most of the time, your employees will reciprocate in kind.

Employees look up to their employers to have some form of career guidance. The way you dress to a meeting, your tone, the way you interact with people; all these are crucial in setting a benchmark for your employees.

In a badly managed company, problems usually stem from the top. Your actions and behaviour will dictate the motivation level of your employees.

Find out what your employees want