☛ Give workers opportunities to participate in decisions that affect their jobs.

☛ Consult employees about scheduling and work rules.

☛ Be sure the workload is suitable to employee's abilities and resources, avoid unrealistic deadlines.

☛ Show that individual workers are valued.

☛ Offer rewards and incentives.

☛ Praise good work performance, both verbally and officially, through schemes such as Employee of the Month.

☛ Provide opportunities for career development.

☛ Promote an "entrepreneurial" work climate that gives employees more control over their work.