Workplace Motivation Pillows

'I like to reward my employees for doing a good job. That's why I keep treats in my pockets when I walk past the cubicles.'

'A raise might destroy their initiative. The good old carrot and stick bonus keeps them focused.'

'The NHS believes in a carrot and stick approach to motivation...'

Dave realised that Clive didn't see problems,only 'challenges to be embraced'.

'On your marks. Get set. Go!' - 'Come on! Keep going! You can do it!' - 'Yay! You're 8 hours closer to the grave!' - 'Oh, God.'

Office cubicles.

Elf of the Month

"Hendricks, wake up! Don't you know it's National Bring Your Brain to Work Day?"

'The new incentive scheme seems to be working.'

'...next time you feel like giving that extra 10 percent at work...would you mind giving it to someone else?!...'

Oh, great incentive, a mug with our log on the side!

Like it or not...NO lumping it on the job!

The Carrot and the Wheel

"I always try to give out at least one genuine compliment per day. I don't always succeed."

'What can I do to create a climate where things get done?'

"And this is where we all gave up."

I didn't want to become the company president, but the board of directors left me no choice. You were backed into a corner office.

'Mr. Hickey really knows how to keep our stockholders meetings short and sweet!'

"You shouldn't do it because I'm telling you to do it. You should do it because I'm telling you I'll fire you if you don't do it."

Find out that man's name and give him a rise.

When we believe together we achieve together.

"So, it's agreed - we lay off the stick and hit them hard with the carrot."

'The Rush Orders department is a shambles, Briggs, and I think you're just the man to turn it around,'

We're one big happy family here. What I'm looking for is a man who can make it work.

People, what a fantastic opportunity for a reset!

"Corporate thinks it's time we updated our motivational strategies."

Course 'Management Skills and Employee Motivation', 09 AM - 05 PM, No breaks!

"Yes, we do have an incentive scheme - fall below that line and you're sacked."

We like to show the endowment to newly tenured professors.

"Murray's the guy you replaced. He's decided to fight to get his job back."

'Because I CAN'T follow my dreams, dummy!'

"With so many applicants for a few jobs, we can lower the pay and drop the benefits!"

'Try as I may to get my ducks in a row, here's always some turkey stepping out of line.'

'Why do you want a career in the bank?'

Support, Encourage, Inspire.