Motivating employees during a pandemic

Employee morale has suffered a major blow amid this pandemic. Most employees are silently at war not only against covid-19, but also against threats of reduced salaries, the loss of jobs, the loss of sanity, among others. Ram V. Chary believes that good employers are like captains who know how to steer the ship even on treacherous waters. He or she can motivate people, making them feel how important they are to the company.

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Not surprisingly, a number of human resource professionals, and employers themselves, have gone online to share various ways and personal experiences on how to motivate employees. Foremost among these is engagement. With the rise in popularity of meeting applications, communication has never run out of style with the help of technology. People seek ways to get their messages across, and the boss should always be there to listen

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Some employers suggest sending messages of encouragement, whether through emails or company-wide message board or whatever means available. Indeed, even a simple message can go a long way. Additionally, helplines and counseling could be novel ideas, but these are unprecedented times. We don’t know who else could be suffering from anxiety and other stress-related issues. Not everybody have the same coping mechanisms. It is best that we try to help while we can those who help run the business.

Ram V. Chary is a seasoned business professional who has held various leadership positions in several companies. Among them are Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc. (as CEO), Global Commercial Services (as executive vice president), and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (as technology division head). Ram V. Chary supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an organization that seeks to fund research and treatment regarding blood cancers. For more on Mr. Ram V. Chary, you may visit this website.