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Business May Stink; Morale Doesn’t Have To

Jim Destefani
JIM DESTEFANI, Editor
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When you’re working hard just to keep your head above water, employee morale may not be too high on your list of priorities. One author, however, argues that hard times are exactly the time that managers should worry about motivating employees, since employee morale is essential to help keep your company afloat.

At the same time, it’s tough to think about financial incentives to boost productivity.

What to do? Here are 10 ways to pump up employee morale without breaking the bank.

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Last month’s column regarding the cap-and-trade bill currently in Congress and global climate change in general elicited the usual 50-50 split of “you’re absolutely right” and “you’re an idiot” replies. Clearly this is a very polarizing topic, but it’s not one from which we will shy away. Thanks to all who replied!
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