The end of the fiscal year is coming. These last three months will determine which goals were met, which should be met, and how much more progress can be made in 2022.

Of course, you want a strong finish to the year. However, motivating employees to perform their best can be challenging.

The majority of employees are more focused on the holidays than their work. The physical and mental stress related to work and personal obligations also impacts employee performance.

Fortunately, as an HR professional, there are steps you can take to motivate your workforce to increase their performance. The following tips can help.

Use these guidelines to motivate your workforce to finish strong in Q4.

Develop Goals

Determine which goals from January were and were not reached. Then, decide which of these goals should continue to be worked toward. This sets up a strong end to Q4 and better start in the New Year.

For instance, set Q4 goals to help employees refocus and aim for targets. Ensure the goals are challenging but achievable. This can elevate employee engagement and performance.

Provide Incentives

Offer rewards for employees reaching their Q4 goals. These rewards may include gift cards, bonuses, or paid time off in the new year. Providing monetary rewards that are not instantly redeemable encourages employees to appreciate the long-term benefits of their contributions and results.

Set the Example

Demonstrate the behavior you want to see from your employees. This encourages them to follow your lead. Examples include meeting milestones, communicating status updates and challenges, and asking for assistance.

Your actions speak louder than your words. As a result, your employees should feel more motivated to push themselves to finish the year strong when they see you doing so.

Recognize Both Small and Large Accomplishments

Praise your employees along the way for going above and beyond to finish Q4 strong. Expressing appreciation for team members who give their all to complete a task or project encourages them to repeat similar behaviors. Emphasizing the value your employees provide the organization increases motivation, engagement, and performance.

Need Help Closing Out Q4?

Closing out Q4 strong provides an effective beginning to Q1. Establishing the desired employee behaviors encourages them to continue into the new year.

If you need help to finish the year strong, Arlington Resources can provide experienced HR professionals to balance the workload. Contact us to learn more today.