One of the greatest challenges that we find in a clinic is trying to keep every single employee motivated. The owner’s motivation comes from the financial benefit of being the head of the clinic. Of course although many other responsibilities and liabilities come ownership, the financial rewards far outdo the liabilities.

How do we keep health care staff motivated? Offer them financial rewards. There are a few steps that need to be taken to make sure that employees are continuously motivated:

1. Establish regular meetings
2. During the meeting make sure that employees work is recognized
3. The office staff must be given goals to be met
4. Bonus charts must be created
5. Camaraderie must be developed among all workers
6. A sense of respect and appreciation must be nurtured
7. Positive attitude and positive energy must be demanded from all colleagues
8. Understanding the philosophy of the office must be continuously reiterated
9. Create a pleasant environment for everyone to communicate

These represent a short list to start with. It seems strange but yet true that some of the best hours of our most productive lives are actually spent at work with colleagues and not family. Indeed, the hours of 8-5 from mid-20’s up until the late 60’s are spent at work among colleagues developing relationship while earning a living. Since we spend many years of our lives earning a living it is important that we need to teach our staff how to design a lifestyle as well. In conclusion, it is critical to ensure that your team and the leadership is continuously given the opportunity to grow and be made part of the office