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1 . Thinking ahead with realistic goals
Employee engagement can be encouraged by setting professional goals . By thinking ahead and setting clear guidelines that coincide with personal development plans , managers and team leaders can help workers achieve their goals .
That being said , these goals should always be realistic . If workers do not have enough resources to meet their targets , this can have the opposite effect and discourage hard work . They may also feel the need to work overtime , which can quickly lead to employee burnout .

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Creating incentive programmes
Once employers have established realistic goals , they can create incentive programmes for the workplace . It can be stressful to meet deadlines and targets , but financial and social rewards are sure to motivate remote employees .
These incentive programmes can offer anything that aligns the company and its values , such as commission , wage increases , profit sharing , bonus payments and more .

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Remember to recognise and celebrate success
There ’ s no denying that a little recognition can go a long way . So , to continue motivating your remote workers , remember to recognise and celebrate their success . From passing probation to reaching monthly targets , there ’ s lots of things to highlight in the workplace .
Employers can praise employees on video calls , in monthly catch-ups or during team meetings . And , whether they use Slack or Microsoft Teams , it ’ s also a good idea to create an achievements channel for this very purpose .
By creating incentive programmes and remembering to celebrate success , employers are supporting intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors . This is motivation that either comes from within an employee , such as happiness and fulfilment in their role , or beyond , including incentives and rewards .

DESPITE THE VISIBILITY IT GIVES EMPLOYERS , TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE IS ACTUALLY HARMFUL TO THE PRODUCTIVITY OF REMOTE WORKERS .
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