TIP 1 – FOOD

• Keep them well fed and hydrated – set up a refreshment table on site.
• Provide adequate breaks to cool down and replenish their energy.

TIP 2 – SAFETY

• Go beyond physical safety standards.
• Make people feel safe in their job security and respected in their work.

TIP 3 – TEAM

• Make everyone feel they belong in the group.
• Don’t take people for granted or take advantage of them.
• Communicate clearly and set realistic expectations.
• Establish accountable management and reporting structures.
• Be open to suggestions.

TIP 4 – RECOGNITION

• Recognize good thoughts, actions and behaviours.
• Allow your team members to grow and build on leadership skills.
• Reward folks for a hard day’s work.
• Be interested in their lives.
• Celebrate small wins.

TIP 5 – GIVING BACK

• Show support for the community.
• Recognize and deal with racial bias.
• Pay your workers to provide in-kind services to local charities like Habitat for Humanity.

What do you do to motivate your team? Please leave a comment below.